AccelHERate Mumbai 2024, powered by HerKey, gathered over 150 senior delegates from top corporates, highlighting a collective dedication to enhancing gender diversity and empowerment across industries. The day was filled with roundtables, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, all designed to propel the discourse on innovation and D&I policy progression. Attendees included industry leaders, change-makers, and advocates for corporate diversity, each contributing to the day’s vibrant atmosphere and meaningful exchanges.
Neha Bagaria, founder and CEO of HerKey, remarked, “AccelHERate Mumbai 2024 showcased the remarkable commitment of companies dedicated to diversity and inclusion. It was inspiring to witness the power of networking and collaboration in action. This year’s event underscores our collective dedication to advancing gender diversity in the workplace. Together, we are turning challenges into opportunities for meaningful change, creating a future where women can reach their full economic potential and lead with confidence. These are true ambassadors who are pioneering the ForHer movement which is so needed if we want Her to succeed in the workplace.
HerKey’s flagship event witnessed the launch of the DivHERsity Benchmarking Report 2023 – 2024, powered by Herkey, an industry-standard report on women’s representation and diversity in Corporate India. Now in its sixth edition, this report draws on data from over 300 companies, providing essential insights into the state of diversity from January 2023 to January 2024 with comparisons and trends from previous years.
Introducing a New Chapter for HerKey
The event also saw the launch of an enhanced HerKey platform, designed to bring a world of opportunities, support, and growth directly to women’s fingertips. Whether it’s career advice, mentorship, job opportunities, or community support, HerKey stands as a premier resource for women aiming to elevate their professional lives.
The HerKey platform will connect talented women with supportive companies, partners and allies committed to advancing women’s careers, said a statement from the company. The ‘Her’ role provides women with opportunities, resources, networking, and guidance, while the ‘ForHer’ role offers companies & leaders the tools to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring women can advance smoothly in their careers. HerKey is India’s largest career community for women – to nurture, support and elevate her career aspirations.
“Early career stages are not particularly challenging for women, but returning to work after a break is. This is because they often have to juggle multiple responsibilities. Statistics show that 48% of women in India leave the workforce, often due to self-doubt about their ability to catch up and their adequacy. However, it’s important to remember that they can overcome these challenges. I believe platforms like HerKey are essential today. Twenty years from now, when we look back, we will see the significant changes we have achieved, particularly in advancing women’s career progression.” added, Zia Mody, co-founder and managing partner, AZB & Partners.
PwC, Deloitte, Cargill, Paypal and numerous other prominent corporations were in attendance. The event witnessed the participation of industry leaders such as AK Group, RBL Bank, 360 ONE Asset, HDFC Ergo, ForcePoint, and more.
