"Unless your manager has faith in you and trusts that you will manage work despite the additional responsibilities, and also provides you with the resources and flexibility to work on your terms, it can be challenging."
"This is an experience I will carry to my deathbed and remember."
“I enjoyed each and every moment of my adoption leave. It was a time for us to bond, adjust to each other, and create a new family dynamic."
"If you consider a man in a skirt versus a woman in a blazer, society still views the skirt as less powerful. Why can’t femininity be seen as equally strong and influential?"
“There was a woman who looked at me with a peculiar grin, judging me for using the ladies' restroom. Instead of reacting negatively, I chose to smile at her. She eventually smiled back and apologised.”
“It's a process of gauging someone's acceptance before opening up to them. At Godrej, for the first time, I presented myself authentically. My company email uses my chosen name, not my legal one. It was scary to break down those walls, but it also felt right."
"I hope to see more people working besides me who are completely removed from their gender identity, or sexuality, and are only looked at for their work and for what they bring to the table."
"The trans journey is about alignment and acceptance, not seeking privilege."
"These formative experiences, steeped in care and equality, serve as the compass guiding me through my professional life across academia, development, and corporate spheres."
"So I didn't want to give up honestly. I had to chop off my hair, which was waist-length. I had to once again present as male just to survive, unwilling to surrender or seek an easier path. I didn't want to compromise, but for a couple of years, I lived as a man solely to secure employment and sustenance."
"The company prioritises its employees' health and well-being above all, recognising its positive impact on productivity."
"People are already inclusive of their own kind; they just need to extend that behaviour to people of all backgrounds."
“It was a dream come true for me to work at Godrej, especially since my dad is a chemical engineer too and I have followed in his footsteps. One thing I really love about Godrej is the respect everybody has for each other.”
“Growing up, I wanted to become a police officer because I was really fascinated by their uniforms. Although I didn’t end up becoming a cop, I feel like I have been able to fulfill my childhood dream by working as a security officer at Godrej for the past five years.”
“I dedicate myself to ensuring that every individual feels not only welcomed but truly valued, with a particular emphasis on championing the cause for cis-women, transgender individuals, and people with disabilities. My commitment to fostering DEI also finds expression in my daily discussions on LinkedIn, culminating in me being honoured as a LinkedIn Top Voice in 2023.”
“In my previous workplace, I had to be on my feet continuously. Be it about taking short breaks in between or the helpful nature of my colleagues, I have been enjoying my time at Godrej. I have been working here for the past seven months. In fact, I find that I’m more stressed at home compared to when I’m working here.”
“In my work and life, it's not just about breaking barriers but actively building bridges that connect people, fostering a sense of belonging for everyone involved. For me, broader inclusion means creating environments and narratives which ensure that everyone, regardless of background or perspective, feels valued, heard, and represented by.”