At HZL we believe every employee, irrespective of their gender, is capable of contributing to the organisation's growth. Employees are assigned roles and responsibilities based on their capabilities and merits. We value and appreciate the strengths afforded by differences in the styles, ideas and organisational contributions of each person, and create a workplace which promotes dignity and respect for all. We believe in creating equal opportunities for both our female and male employees and empower them so that they can meet their aspirations and the organisation's goals.
Diversity Indicator
2017-18
| Women freshers inducted |
26.8% of 313 freshers |
| Female share of total workforce (%) |
12.08% of total executives |
| Females in management positions (as % of total management workforce) |
7.11% |
| Females in junior management positions, i.e. first level of management (as % of total junior management positions) |
16.62% |
| Females in top management positions, i.e. maximum two levels away from the CEO or comparable positions (as % of total top management positions) |
2.40% |
| Females in management positions in revenue generating functions (e.g. sales) as a % of all such managers (i.e. excluding support functions such as HR, IT, Legal, etc.) |
7.65% in O & M
27.61%
in enabling functions |
Dispelling Gender Myths
Forklift driver is not a common career aspiration for women in India. However, that did not deter Saroj Kumari from becoming the first female forklift operator at HZL. Today, she deftly transports packed zinc ingot bundles which weigh around one ton. According to Saroj, this job needs you to be extra careful, and women inherently possess that trait. This job is important to her not just to supplement the family income, but also for her pride.
She encourages other women to pursue non-traditional careers where the pay is good and thereby build a bright future for themselves and their family.
Know Her - Leader's Talk
A group-wide initiative to raise more women leaders through shared experiences encourages interaction between women leaders and women employees of Vedanta. Due to societal structures and years of conditioning, too often gifted women doubt their capabilities and tend to aim low. This is where mentors step in to dissolve doubt and galvanise women for great accomplishments.
