New survey conducted by Working Mother Media & AVTAR honors Sterling as one of the best companies for Women in India
November 28,2016,Mumbai: Sterling Talent Solutions is proud to announce that they have been selected as one of the “Top 100 Companies in India for Women” by Working Mother Media, an advocate of working women in America, and AVTAR, an India-based group that promotes female workforce participation, as part of the Best Companies for Women in India Project.
This award was designed to honor companies in India that help women have fulfilling, sustainable careers, while empowering their female employees with the resources needed to thrive. This year the initiative has gained the participation of over 350 companies and one-million data points, ultimately allowing the organization to carefully select the Top 100 organizations.
The survey accounted for multiple components of the organization, apart from demographics, including:
- Women’s recruitment, retention and advancement
- Company culture and work life programs
- Best practice essay for women’s career enablement and advancements
- Benefits, flexible work and paid leave
- Safety and security
“Diversity and inclusion are key values to our culture at Sterling. We are honored and humbled to be recognized for our commitment to empowering women around the world, while fostering a culture of respect among all of our employees. We will always strive to promote a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome,” said GV Prasad, CEO, India & Global Head of Operations.
In addition to their commitment to diversity, Sterling was selected for their many HR practices that support and empower their female employees, including:
- Maternity support and benefits
- All around health and wellness initiatives for femaleemployees (Zumba, Yoga, Health Consultation, etc.)
- Sensitization to anti-harassment and creating a conclusive workplace for women employees
- Sports events specifically designed for female employees
About Sterling Talent Solutions
Sterling Talent Solutions (formerly SterlingBackcheck), empowers employers to hire with confidence through our comprehensive suite of background screening and onboarding solutions. Our cloud-based technology provides peace of mind by offering a simpler, smarter experience for you and your candidates — delivering accurate, reliable results and tools to maintain compliance throughout the hiring cycle.
With 20 offices in nine countries, our team of more than 3,900 employees proudly serves over 50,000 customers around the world, including a quarter of the Fortune 100. Our pioneering-technology centralizes your needs in one platform for faster, transparent results tailored to your company and industry. Sterling is accredited by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS), a distinction earned by fewer than ten percent of all background screening companies. For more information, visit us at http://www.sterlingtalentsolutions.com or http://www.sterlingtalentsolutions.com/About/Our-Values