Every two or three years, McKinsey puts out a diversity and inclusion insights report with numbers that show how the case for growth and the case for workplace inclusion go hand in hand. Basically, if you’re the type of business leader who thinks that DEI is fluff, or that it gets in the way of your bottomline, or that it’s fuzzy social service stuff – you’re very last-to-last century.
In this episode, Parmesh Shahani is in conversation with Anant Ahuja, Directorof ESG and Sustainability at Shahi Exports and CEO and Co-founder of the Good Business Lab, an initiative dedicated to transforming worker well-being across manufacturing and beyond.
Anant shares his journey of balancing a purpose-driven approach to business. He delves into how his family business empowers over 100,000 workers, primarily women, by offering high-quality jobs and fostering workplace inclusivity. He also discusses the transformative impact of the PACE programme and GBL’s innovative initiatives like health interventions and the InAce tool, that address worker well-being and amplify their voices.
Tune in as they explore actionable strategies for creating sustainable, worker-centered business models and the potential for businesses to drive meaningful social change.
Please note:
The Gap Inc. PACE Program mentioned by Anant is now part of RISE: Reimagining Industry to Support Equality. RISE brings together the four largest women’s empowerment programs in the apparel industry - BSR’s HERproject, Gap Inc. P.A.C.E., CARE international, and Better Work—to empower women workers, embed gender equality in business practice and catalyse systems change.
Learn more about the Godrej DEI Lab and our work at https://www.godrejdeilab.com/.
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This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in
Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas
Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome
Head of Audio Production: Kartik Kulkarni
Producer: Meghna Gulati
Sound Editing & Mixing: Nihar Temkar
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