UST
Healthcare
Thiruvananthapuram
BCWI : 2019, 2020,2021,2022,2023,2024
MICI : 2019, 2020,2021,2022, 2023,2024
UST’s DEI programs blend a culture of learning, uplifting, and nurturing, irrespective of culture, gender, belief, or generational distinctions. UST supports its women employee community by ensuring fair representation in senior leadership roles through equity in promotion process. UST works toward minimizing burnout through a flexible work culture.
Win IT, women’s mentoring program creates a 'DEI-infused' workplace to advance women's progress both locally and globally. This year, Win IT has been elevated with the Avtar Intentional Career Pathing pilot program. NowU (Network of Women Associates) ERG drives women empowerment and equity. UST’s Career Architecture framework, along with its mentorship, leadership, and POSH programs, ensures continuous learning and upskilling of women employees. Over the next three years, UST’s gender diversity vision aims to build a strong leadership pipeline of 20 women associates. Quarterly published analytics and reports show trends and gaps for divisions.
UST’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts go beyond industry standards, focusing on continuous education and reinforcement of DEI values. The organization was the first in Kerala to hire a transgender employee, demonstrating its commitment to providing unbiased opportunities for all.
UST actively supports the LGBTQAI+ community through internal groups like ""Curved Colors"" and month-long campaigns during Pride Month.
Additionally, UST has hired 50 differently-abled associates through the ""Impact India"" program and maintains partnerships with ""Braille Without Borders"" and the National Institute of Speech & Hearing.
To ensure all employees remain informed, video subtitles are included in all organizational and leadership content, and UST’s internal newsletter features columns showcasing the voices of PwD members.
UST's model fairness and interpretability platform, StarFair, conducts analyses and raises alerts to identify bias, making it a versatile tool that can be utilized across various industries, reinforcing the company’s dedication to fostering an inclusive workplace.
