Diversity and Inclusion | Tech Mahindra

Intentionally Diverse, Globally Inclusive

We are an ‘intentionally diverse and globally inclusive’ organization because we believe that if you do not intentionally include, you unintentionally exclude. Being 'intentionally diverse’ means that we practice inclusiveness in all aspects of diversity – from gender and sexuality to generation and ideation. Being ‘globally inclusive’ refers to our workforce consisting of individuals from over one hundred countries as we prioritize local talent.More

We are an ‘intentionally diverse and globally inclusive’ organization because we believe that if you do not intentionally include, you unintentionally exclude. Being 'intentionally diverse’ means that we practice inclusiveness in all aspects of diversity – from gender and sexuality to generation and ideation. Being ‘globally inclusive’ refers to our workforce consisting of individuals from over one hundred countries as we prioritize local talent. We appreciate differences based on age, ethnicity, race, lifestyle, and social status. We have designed a series of programs, policies, and initiatives to promote cultural diversity.
We believe that DEI at the workplace is an instrument for growth. We value and celebrate the uniqueness of every individual by fostering an environment of inclusion and empowerment. Our policies and practices are gender agnostic. However, many of our policies are tactically directed towards women and LGBTQ+.

Diversity of thoughts is at the core of our strategy, which helps us empathize with our customers, people, and society and always deliver par-excellence solutions. We have a gamut of policies to meet the needs of all—the parents, the kids, the LGBTQ+ community, new mothers, people of different nationalities, ages, and sexes, people with disabilities, underprivileged communities, etc.

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Focus Areas

Celebrating Women

Tech Mahindra celebrates International Women’s Day across locations. Our event includes special talks and activities for both women and men. Also, in the month of October, various location councils celebrate ‘PINK DAY’ for breast cancer awareness.

Focused Hiring

Understanding, respecting, and accepting diversity is the primary step. Tech Mahindra has adopted proactive hiring, mandating 50% equal hiring across campuses and 30% lateral consisting of women. RESTART program incorporated for hiring Women on a career break.

Inclusive Development

In Tech Mahindra, we have targeted programs for retaining women and providing holistic learning and development: the Women Leadership Program (WLP) and Female Achievers in the Making (free).

Enabling Workplace

Tech Mahindra’s infrastructure caters to all types of generations and takes care of physical well-being by providing facilities like gymnasium, sports, psychological counselling for mental health.

Reverse Mentoring

Tech Mahindra’s Reverse Mentoring initiative pairs young associates with senior leaders as mentor who guides them on the latest developments in business and technology.

Young Leaders

Tech Mahindra has some flagships programs like Young CEO, Global Leadership Cadre (GLC), 1000 leaders. Through these programs some of highest-potential young associates are groomed into Leadership roles and given opportunities to manage some of Tech Mahindra’s key businesses.

Celebrating Differently

Tech Mahindra organizes activities and campaigns for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is celebrated with positive energy, respect, and cheer for PwDs.

Accessible Infrastructure

Tech Mahindra supports PwD (People with disabilities) associates through accessible office amenities - equipment, ramps, parking lots, and specially equipped washrooms.

Learning and Development

Tech Mahindra provides need-based training to PwD associates within the organization through the L&D teams and through Tech Mahindra Foundation’s initiatives ARISE+ and SMART+.

Celebrating Festivals

The JOSH team works together to bring fun and maintain engagement in the organization. We celebrate festivals of all religions, by end-to-end event management, coordination with location councils, event promotion across ODCs, and on social media.

Cross Culture Learnings

We practice cross-culture training and awareness workshops to sensitize both employees and customers to cultural differences.

Localization of Policies

Important policies like the Code for Ethical Business Conduct (CEBC) and Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) are translated into several languages.

LGBTQ+ Communities

Tech Mahindra also organizes PRIDE celebrations every year, during which all members share their PRIDE stories with a larger audience. We encourage LGBTQ+ employees to form Communities to sensitize and create awareness among all.

Sexual Reassignment Surgery (SRS)

Associates planning to undergo SRS are given thirty calendar days of paid time off and a reimbursement of up to INR 5 lakh. Tech Mahindra ensures a smooth onboarding of associates after the surgery.

Inclusive Policies

Tech Mahindra has introduced the right to comply with any dress code, any request to change name or location, extended insurance coverage to same-sex partners, and adoption leaves.

Tech Mahindra is intentionally diverse and globally inclusive.intentionally diverse and globally inclusive.
Its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) philosophy aligns with the Mahindra Group's brand motto, "Together, we Rise."

Leading the Way

Rise for a more equal world

We rise for a more equal world by creating initiatives that bring women, people of diverse ages, those with disabilities, LGBT+ communities, and people from diverse cultures to the workplace, building conducive spaces for them to learn, and giving them opportunities to grow limitlessly.