Axis Bank’s ‘DilSeOpen’ philosophy has gone a step further with the launch of ‘ARISE ComeAsYouAre’. This unique talent-acquisition initiative an open campus programme focused on skills-based hiring that prioritises the skill-set and potential of an individual over specific degrees or college pedigree.
The Bank has realised that it is becoming increasingly important to seek candidates with the right skillsets, regardless of their academic background. This recruitment programme is designed to welcome talented LGBTQIA+ individuals from any college in India to apply and build a career in banking with Axis Bank.
Fresh graduates as well as professionals with up to five years of experience will get an equal opportunity to launch their career in a dynamic and inclusive environment focussed on their skills, potentia, and fresh perspective. These individuals will be offered ample learning opportunities to help develop their skills and knowledge of the banking sector.
According to Rajkamal Vempati, president & head (she/her), human resources, Axis Bank, “We have put our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion that respects and recognises the importance of distinctive life journeys and varied identities that extend beyond the paradigms of gender. This, for us, is as much about the invisible markers as it is about the visible ones. It is our belief that it fosters a culture of innovation and leverages the multiple talent pools that exist in a rich demography like ours.”
It is Axis Bak’s endeavour to internally focus on “creating equitable processes, products and policies that allow us to make space for everyone to thrive.” Therefore, the bank is inviting talented individuals from the LGBTQIA+ Community to apply through ‘ARISE ComeAsYouAre’, which prioritises skills over backgrounds, fostering a more inclusive talent pool. The future of banking is diverse and ARISE is our bridge, connecting us with talented individuals from all walks of life.”
Harish Iyer (He/She), SVP & head-diversity, equity and inclusion, Axis Bank, believes that “a diverse and inclusive workforce with fresh perspectives can be a breeding ground for innovation. ‘ARISE ComeAsYouAre’ brings together talented minds from different backgrounds to shape the future of banking. It focuses on skills and potential over traditional backgrounds, and allows us to tap into a broader range of ideas and approaches. It is crucial to have a well-defined evaluation process that minimizes bias and ensures fair assessment of all candidates regardless of their background.”
This is not the first time that Axis Bank has come forward to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). In 2021, it had launched the ‘ComeAsYouAre’ initiative, a set of policies and practices for employees and customers from the LGBTQIA+ community. As part of this, it had invited same sex partners to open joint savings accounts and/or term deposits, and list each other as nominees. It also offered them the option to add honorific Mx for customers of varied genders. A year later, Axis Bank offered Group Medicare products for its customers from the LGBTQIA+ community.