Johnson & Johnson, the healthcare company, has been featured in the list of ‘100 Best Companies for Women in 2021’ by Working Mother & Avtar Best Companies for Women in India (BCWI)’ and ‘Exemplar of Inclusion’ in the Working Mother & Avtar Most Inclusive Companies in India (MICI) study.
Talking about Johnson & Johnson’s Diversity & Inclusion philosophy, Sonal Jain, India Enterprise Head HR and Consumer Health Head HR, said, “It is an honour to be recognized by Avtar once again in their Best Companies for Women in India (BCWI) study. This is testimony to the tremendous effort of every employee to create a culture of inclusion. Our global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy centers around three key pillars: advancing our culture of inclusion and innovation; building a diverse and inclusive workforce for the future; better connecting DEI to our businesses to drive innovation and growth. We are living in a moment of profound and meaningful change. Society is demanding more from organizations, including greater accountability and transparency, to accelerate DEI impact. We have a responsibility to meet this moment and drive change within Johnson & Johnson and around the world. Our commitment to DEI helps us to deliver transformative healthcare solutions that drive successful business outcomes.”
Commenting on the occasion, Dr. Saundarya Rajesh, Founder – President, Avtar, said “This year’s study results indicate that companies are consciously evolving in their own Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Maturity. This is primarily based on three factors, viz., their leadership intent, the industry they belong to and the history of their DEI journey thus far. It is noteworthy that the disruptions of 2020, have further accelerated the pace of DEI progress in the Best Companies, with 73% of them having reported an increase in their DEI spend”
The company said, “From remote working to approaching office return dates, balancing caregiving responsibilities, and young children returning to classrooms, employees have shown great resilience adapting to the changes throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Amidst this, Johnson & Johnson strives to support the employees and their families—physically, mentally, emotionally and financially—so that they can bring their best self to work and at home. This is done with the belief that when employees thrive, they can then bring their best selves to work and contribute to the organization’s commitment to deliver better health for all.”
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