College Name |
LALA LAJPATRAI INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT |
Name of the Event |
Guest Lecture on the topic, “Dignity of Diverse Employees in Workplace/Organization” |
| Resource Person |
Dr. Aruna Vinay Deshpande, working professional with teaching, research, and consulting experience in Industry and academics for more than 30 years; POSH and Gender Audit consultant. |
Date |
3rd November, 2025; Duration: (1.00 P.M. to 2.30 P.M.) |
Faculty In charge |
Dr. Suresh Suvarna (HoD, HR & Corporate Relations and Placement), & Mrs. Radha Iyer, Assistance Professor under the guidance of our Director Dr. H. J. Bhasin. |
| Description | Introduction: A guest lecture on the topic, “Dignity of Diverse Employees in workplace/organization” was organized on 3rd November, 2025. Modern workforce thrives on diversity – encompassing differences in gender, age, ethnicity, culture, abilities, orientation, and perspectives. Ensuring the dignity of all employees is not only a matter of ethics but also a strategic imperative for fostering inclusion, motivation, and productivity. The guest lecture therefore sensitized management students to the importance of respecting diversity and cultivating inclusive organized cultures. Key Takeaways were: 1. The meaning of diversity was explained through an activity. 2. Example of Lemon Tree Hotels was shared. 3. Diversity, inclusion, equity, and belongingness was explained. 4. The scope of diversity increased. 5. TCS was considered an example. 6. Benefits of diversity and inclusion in workplace was explained. 7. The types of possible biases in the workplace was covered. 8. The ways of overcoming workplace discrimination as a solution was given. 9. Diversity Legal Compliances in India was shared. |
Participants
Dr. Suresh Suvarna (HoD & Corporate Relations and Placement); Dr. Shakti Awasti, Associate Professor; Dr. Deepakshi Jaiswal, Assistant Professor, Prof. Pradeep Singh, Assistant Professor & Prof. Radha Iyer, Assistant Professor and students of HR Club.
Prof. Radha Iyer
Program Coordinator
