Altimetrik, a pure-play digital business company, has redefined its commitment to diversity and inclusion with the Women’s Initiative for Networking Growth and Success, or WINGS. This initiative focuses on increasing the number of women employees in the India market before going global.
In 2023 alone, Altimetrik hired more than 550 women under WINGS, increasing the women-to-men ratio to 27 per cent.
WINGS has resulted in increased participation and growth of women in the workforce through programmes such as Rebound-Back-to-Work, which helps women re-enter the workforce after a career break. Rebound has helped revive the careers of more than 20 women through mentorship and support.
Through the ‘Learning and Inspire Series’ of sessions, led by women leaders, topics such as Imposter Syndrome, legal awareness, self-branding and financial literacy, have been focused on. These have inspired and empowered women in their professional journeys.
Through the Focus Group Connect initiative, regular focus groups have provided a platform for women to connect, share experiences, and support each other, fostering a culture of collaboration and empowerment.
In the words of Krishna Muniramaiah, head-HR, APAC, Altimetrik, “Through WINGS, we aim to accelerate growth, foster innovation and leadership, and reinforce our commitment to creating an inclusive ecosystem where women thrive, driving collective success.”
Ranga Kanapathy, chief transformation officer–APAC, Altimetrik says the firm is “ready to do whatever it takes to help them keep growing in their careers.” A focused initiative such as WINGS “acts as a catalyst to bring out issues and challenges that sometimes go unnoticed and builds a platform that fosters growth and success for women.”
Altimetrik introduced five new initiatives in 2023 under WINGS, attracting over 1300 participants across all locations, to further empower women and provide opportunities for professional growth:
The My Stage initiative empowers anyone within the organisation to share their insights and expertise on various topics, promoting inclusivity and diversity of thought. The MentHerUp initiative focuses on mentoring and career advancement, supporting women in their professional journeys and helping them progress into leadership roles. About 18 mentees and 15 mentors participated in MentHerUp in the first batch, achieving over 85 per cent retention rate.
The Speed Mentoring initiative offers interactive mentoring sessions with senior leadership, providing valuable guidance and insights to create a diverse and inclusive learning environment. The sessions engaged 40 mentees and 30 mentors across five locations, fostering meaningful connections and learning opportunities.
The Women in Tech programme offers workshops and sessions on emerging technologies giving women opportunities to enhance their skills and stay updated in the rapidly-evolving tech landscape. Additionally, external speakers are also invited to share their expertise on topics such as health, mental wellness and diversity.
Then, there is the Talent Cast platform designed for women to showcase their creative side and help others learn arts and crafts beyond their day jobs. This has included Mandala workshops, coffee painting and miniature crafts among others. Two sessions of Women in Tech and Talent Cast attracted over 600 participants.
Women leaders participated in global events such as the Global Fintech Fest and DCULT, contributing to knowledge sharing and collaboration beyond the organization.
