Approximately one in 10 employees in India (13%) said they feel safe to express their thoughts and ideas without fear of judgment or negative consequences in their offices, reports The Press Trust of India, citing a report by HR solutions provider Genius Consultants. The report is based on an online survey of 2,002 respondents across various sectors. While 13% said they feel they can communicate their concerns safely within the organisation, the report also found that a higher number, or 59%, of employees think that their organisations have an open-ended culture where you can celebrate the diversity of ideas and people that can foster an inclusive and collaborative environment, where individuals are free to express their thoughts, perspectives, and opinions without fear of judgment or reprisal.

However, 33% of respondents are of the opinion that their organisation does not have an open-ended culture. Meanwhile, 53% of respondents strongly consider that people from all backgrounds and with a range of identities have equitable opportunities to advance their careers in their organisation, whereas 22% believe there is a prominent gap in creating a truly inclusive and equitable workplace. Over 52% of employees feel that they have a career growth path they are aware of in their organisation, which shows that a significant portion of the workforce perceives opportunities for advancement.

With regards to providing educational programmes that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, 23% of employees feel that their company has done a good job educating employees on these important issues.