Diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring rise over 25% in 2023: Report

As India Inc is inching towards becoming more inclusive, a report has revealed that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) hiring has gone up over 25 per cent from 2022 to 2023.

"With industry data indicating that DE&I hiring in India increased over 25 per cent between 2022 and 2023, it reflects a strong commitment to diversity hiring among companies," Sachin Alug, CEO of global technology and digital talent solutions provider NLB Services, said in a statement.

He said NLB Services hired 10-15 per cent more from the LGBTQIA+ community over the past 3-4 years.

The banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector employs the largest percentage of LGBTQIA+ talent at 18-20 per cent, followed by the IT sector at 15-18 per cent, and consulting sector at 12-15 per cent, he said.

Major tier-I cities are leading in hiring across diverse groups based on job share percentages, but tier II cities like Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Kochi, and Lucknow are also making ...