Star & Disney India Launches Business Employee Resource Groups Exclusively for Women and LGBTQ Staffs

Star and Disney India has launched a Business Employee Resource Groups (BERGs), a new diversity resource group for women and LGBTQ employees. This group introduced to encourage an equal, inclusive, and bias-free workplace.

In a statement the company has stated that these groups would represent and assist the diverse communities that make up the workforce and are open to all Star and Disney India employees.

It further states that each BERG offers opportunities to network and connect with peers, participate in outreach and mentoring program, acquire new skills, and enhance leadership capabilities.

Amita Maheshwari, Head – Human Resources, APAC & India, Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution, The Walt Disney Company says, "We are focused on attracting and developing a high-performing workforce at every level and in the process striking a fine gender balance.

As India's preferred broadcaster and streaming platform, we aim to enrich the viewing experience through authentic and inclusive stories, while nurturing a culture where everyone is seen, heard, and represented."

Star & Disney India has introduced BERGs to focus on a multidimensional approach to develop a culture that thrives on compassion, equality, openness, and transparency. By intensifying its focus on enhancing the gender balance, the organization is aiming to raise the representation of women in leadership roles to spearhead its next phase of growth.

Star & Disney India have been promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, with the company’s benefit offerings designed to make the workplace safe, and to meet the varied as well as evolving needs of diverse employees across businesses. The company is committed to constantly innovate and provide a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute, grow, and help create world-class entertainment.