New Delhi, College Vidya a one-stop solution for making informed online education choices, recently conducted a Gender Sensitivity Workshop week as part of its ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive and safe workplace. The workshop focused on promoting inclusivity, gender equality, and workplace safety.
Mrs. Kavita Rawat, a renowned women entrepreneur and social activist with extensive experience in women empowerment NGOs, led the workshop. Her expertise provided valuable insights to employees on contributing to an inclusive work environment.
The workshop provided an open forum for employees to share their views on creating a more inclusive workplace, facilitated discussions on understanding and preventing gender-based violence, and educated participants on the importance of fostering safe and respectful work environments.
This is a part of College Vidya’s broader commitment to inclusivity, which includes several ongoing initiatives. The company has established an Internal Complaints Committee with a track record of zero complaints, implemented an Open Door Policy for direct communication with leadership, adopted a Gender-Neutral Hiring and Pay Policy to ensure equality at all levels, and put in place regular feedback mechanisms to amplify employee voices.
Shalini Sinha, General Manager, HR Head, College Vidya emphasized the importance of such initiatives, stating, “It’s the need of the hour to keep these initiatives in check and make the workplace safer for everyone. We are dedicated to providing special training for our Team Leads and Managers to ensure they uphold these values in their day-to-day interactions.”
Ms Sinha, also called upon other organizations to implement similar measures, encouraging a more inclusive corporate culture across industries.
This Gender Sensitivity Workshop marks another significant step in College Vidya’s journey towards building an empowering, safe, and inclusive work environment. The company remains committed to leading by example and creating a positive impact within the business community.
About College Vidya
Established in 2019 and headquartered in Noida, College Vidya is a trailblazing education platform at the forefront of India’s online educational landscape. The organization has achieved remarkable success due to its exceptional team of visionary founders- Mayank Gupta (Co-Founder and CEO), Rohit Gupta (Co-Founder and COO), and Sarthak Garg (Co-Founder and CMO). Mayank Gupta, deeply committed to students’ career development, identified the need to challenge the existing sales-oriented approach prevalent in the industry. With this philosophy in mind, College Vidya was incorporated, introducing a transparent system that provides students with accurate and factual information about various colleges and courses, guiding them toward diverse and promising career paths. With a rich heritage stemming from the esteemed Blackboard Education & Research Foundation established in 1996, College Vidya has positioned itself as the nation’s foremost and One-stop solution for making informed online education choices driven by a spirit of innovation, the company is dedicated to transforming the traditional education system and democratizing access to high-quality learning experiences.
