
Serein Inclusion Team
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What we see online often plays a key role in breaking the mould of stereotypes. TV Shows have pushed forth in this domain, be it through the Chess masterpiece in the Queen’s Gambit or the Urdu dramedy in Chudails.
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- People and culture
- Domestic violence
- Life at Serein
Bystanders in harassment cases: Empathetic listening validates the victim without judgment. Offer support, resources & respect their choices. Your presence matters.
Compassionate leadership in crisis: Receive concerns empathetically. Listen fully without rushing to fix. Acknowledge emotions first; solutions can follow understanding.
Setting boundaries compassionately: Be clear & kind about your limits ("I can't take this call after 6"). Protect your energy to sustainably support others.
Compassionate leadership: Express challenges honestly but constructively. Share pressures transparently while focusing on shared solutions & maintaining team trust.
"Dear Zindagi" beautifully normalizes therapy & mental health conversations. It shows healing is a journey requiring self-compassion & professional support. Essential viewing.
PoSH defines it: Unwelcome physical/verbal/visual conduct of sexual nature creating hostile work environment or linked to employment decisions.
Beyond decriminalization: How truly inclusive is India? Workplace policies, societal acceptance & safety remain hurdles. Progress needs active allyship & action.
Great mentoring isn’t accidental. Clear goals, matched pairs, structured check-ins & leadership support are key for impactful programs driving growth & inclusion.
Your career page is the first D&I test. Does it reflect diverse talent? Use inclusive language, imagery & accessibility features to truly welcome all applicants.
Candidates interviewed during lockdown faced unique stress. Proactive, empathetic follow-up builds trust & shows genuine care, enhancing your employer brand.
Policies aren’t neutral. Actively review hiring, promotion, leave & grievance procedures through a rigorous D&I lens to uncover & dismantle hidden biases.
Our backgrounds, challenges & identities profoundly shape career paths. Understanding this fosters empathy & helps build workplaces valuing diverse journeys.
Silence around domestic violence hurts workplaces too. Recognise signs, offer safe support systems & flexible policies to help survivors heal & retain employment.
India’s Domestic Violence Act protects both parties in live-in relationships. Understanding this legal recognition is crucial for safety & seeking rightful recourse.
Cinema often sensationalises domestic violence. Responsible storytelling should highlight realities, survivor strength & pathways to support, not perpetuate myths.
Gaslighting is psychological abuse making victims doubt their reality. Recognise manipulation tactics, trust your instincts & seek support to break free from this.
Women have the right to protection orders, residence, monetary relief & legal aid under India’s Domestic Violence Act. Knowing these enables survivors to be safe.
Consent & boundaries are key. Domestic violence shatters both. Rebuilding starts with respecting autonomy & recognising coercive control as a violation of rights.
Growth isn’t always linear. It’s found in reflection, courage, and community. These stories remind us that change begins when we choose to show up fully and honestly.
When people feel safe, they speak. When they’re heard, they grow. Serein builds that space where awareness isn’t just welcomed, it’s woven into the work.
Borders may divide land, but shared languages, memories, and culture connect hearts. Seeing sameness across lines can be the first step toward healing.
Privilege is what you don’t notice because it protects you. Awareness begins when you do. Change follows when you use it, not just for yourself, but for others.
Career dreams begin in childhood, shaped by gender, family, and context. What we choose and what we leave behind reveals how culture steers ambition over time.
Culture is built through stories, trust, and shared purpose. At Serein, 2017 was a year of learning, belonging, and validation, and a reminder that values scale.