The MD of RMI India, Akshima Ghate talks of the importance of flexibility in a workplace and how that shapes a woman’s career. “It becomes very critical that our work environments are flexible in terms of addressing the needs that anybody can have, why just women,” she says at the Autocar Professional Women To Watch webinar. “It’s not… Continue reading ‘Critical that work environments are flexible’: Akshima Ghate
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‘Organisations need to convey clearly to women that they have everything needed for success’: Anju Bhadoria
Mobility technology supplier Marelli India’s HR Director and Country HR has a unique proposition to get more women to the workplace. Convey a message clearly that the organisation has all requirements for women to be successful. Talking at a panel discussion at the Autocar Professional Women To Watch webinar, Anju Bhadoria is of the firm opinion that… Continue reading ‘Organisations need to convey clearly to women that they have everything needed for success’: Anju Bhadoria
‘We have several women CEOs in the industry’: Shuba Kumar
Women participation in the automotive industry is on the upswing, with several preconceived notions and biases getting overcome when it comes to the inclusion of women in the workforce. “The automotive component industry has certainly changed over the last few years. I think we must also give good credit to the men who have supported… Continue reading ‘We have several women CEOs in the industry’: Shuba Kumar
Women’s Day Special: Autocar Professional Women To Watch
As diversity emerges as a strategic trend in the global automotive industry, it is imperative to shed light on the barriers that need to be demolished to encourage more women to join the automotive workforce. Equally, it is critical to highlight the transformative policies and infrastructural interventions that are enabling women to rise and shine… Continue reading Women’s Day Special: Autocar Professional Women To Watch
Vedanta Aluminium urges women to explore careers in metals and mining
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has on International Women’s Day, released #TheFutureOfMetAL, a compelling social media campaign on women in metals and mining. It leverages generative AI and short films to encourage more women to explore rewarding careers in these industries. The campaign comes as a response to industry efforts to increase female representation in… Continue reading Vedanta Aluminium urges women to explore careers in metals and mining
Kia EV9 is Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2024
The all-electric Kia EV9 has been voted the World’s Best Car for 2024 by the panel of journalists judging the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY). This significant announcement coincides with International Women’s Day, a momentous occasion that not only empowers women but also acknowledges the connection between personal autonomy and automobiles in many… Continue reading Kia EV9 is Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2024
Rivian shocks with hot electric crossover at R2 unveiling
American EV maker Rivian is gearing up to finally enter Europe with a brace of strikingly styled electric crossovers called the R2 and R3 – the latter of which will spawn an off-road-focused performance crossover. The unexpected addition to the R2 reveal event, dubbed the R3X, was confirmed to pack a tri-motor powertrain – a… Continue reading Rivian shocks with hot electric crossover at R2 unveiling
Finally: new safety rules recognise that buttons beat touchscreens
To my relief, it looks like the answer to the question “is it just me?” is no. Too many cars in recent times have had me despairing at the number of controls that have migrated away from physical buttons and onto touchscreens. In some cases this is slightly annoying; in others I believe it’s borderline… Continue reading Finally: new safety rules recognise that buttons beat touchscreens
‘Every second recruit at Mercedes-Benz India must be a woman’: Vyankatesh Kulkarni, Executive Director & Head of Operations
March 8 is celebrated as International Women’s Day. Vyankatesh Kulkarni, who took charge as the Executive Director and Head of Operations for Mercedes-Benz India in May 2022, says the luxury carmaker is focused on achieving the 20% diversity target across its entire workforce, which is increasingly seeing enhanced women participation with the right policies, training,… Continue reading ‘Every second recruit at Mercedes-Benz India must be a woman’: Vyankatesh Kulkarni, Executive Director & Head of Operations
‘Every second recruit at Mercedes-Benz India must be a woman’: Vyankatesh Kulkarni, Executive Director & Head of Operations
March 8 is celebrated as International Women’s Day. Vyankatesh Kulkarni, who took charge as the Executive Director and Head of Operations for Mercedes-Benz India in May 2022, says the luxury carmaker is focused on achieving the 20% diversity target across its entire workforce, which is increasingly seeing enhanced women participation with the right policies, training,… Continue reading ‘Every second recruit at Mercedes-Benz India must be a woman’: Vyankatesh Kulkarni, Executive Director & Head of Operations