Religion and the workplace

In theory, religion plays no role at a workplace. However, in practice, it does

What role does one’s religion play at the workplace? 

In theory, zero. In practice, a lot.

At Conzerv Systems (which was sold to Schneider Electric Ltd in 2009), we respected all faiths and gave special privileges to none. As a principle it was easy enough to preach. But it was tough to practise. It was even tougher to not react negatively to demands for special allowances for different faiths.

Let me share three stories to illustrate:

> 1. 

While planning the inauguration of our new manufacturing facility and corporate office in Bengaluru, there was a general chorus that the programme should start with an invocation