Women comprise 40% of DXC Technology India employees

DXC Technology India is a prime employer for women, with the company having announced it has achieved a milestone of 40 per cent women employees. DXC Technology has about 43,000 employees in India.

"This is a testament to our dedication towards diversity and inclusion. To all the women at DXC India: we see you, appreciate you, and are so grateful for everything you do," commented DXC.

Congratulations to DXC Technology India for achieving its gender diversity target of 40 per cent women employees a year early! DXC's outreach to women candidates and leadership programs helped increase women in the workforce from 28 per cent to 40 per cent in just 3 years," the company attested.

Amplified outreach to women candidates

According to a report by the Economic Times HRWorld, in 2020 DXC pledged to increase the percentage of women in its workforce in India from 28 per cent to 40 per cent by 2024.

In order to achieve its gender diversity target, DXC increased its intake of women graduates from universities but also amplified outreach to women candidates for experienced hiring.

DXC also focused on building mid- and senior-level women leaders by creating a series of leadership programs for women.

DXC Technology also fostered its inclusive culture by implementing several industry-leading programs, initiatives and engagement practices specifically designed for women employees.

An unwavering to fostering an inclusive corporate culture

DXC Technology India Managing Director Nachiket Sukhtankar said: "The technology industry in India is grappling with the challenge of underrepresentation of women, both in terms of their entry into the sector and their advancement to leadership roles. I am immensely proud to be a part of an organization dedicated to bringing about a transformative shift through equality and representation.“We still have miles to go as we aspire to set new benchmarks in gender diversity and inclusion. Nonetheless, I firmly believe this step holds immense significance in achieving an equal future. We will continue to work towards dismantling barriers and creating an empowering environment for women to thrive in the technology sector."

DXC India Head of HR, Lokendra Sethi, said: "We are proud of our unwavering commitment to fostering a corporate culture that is inclusive. We believe that diversity and inclusivity are not mere destinations but an ongoing journey towards cultivating an organizational environment built on trust, empathy and purposeful collaboration. The milestone of 40 per cent women in DXC India's workforce fills us with great excitement as we realized this goal in a very short time and six months ahead our expectations. Our purpose remains to keep paving the way for a future where women are encouraged, enabled and empowered to become catalysts of change and the next generation of industry leaders."

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