Transgender Opportunities

Wells Fargo launches 'Transgender persons hiring' in India for diversity

Leading financial services company Wells Fargo on Thursday said it has broadened its talent attraction strategy by launching the Transgender Persons Hiring Program in India, a move that will increase diverse representation across levels. Building on the programme's initial pilot with its 2022 cohort of 13 individuals hired in its technology function, the company aims to train and attract additional talent across multiple lines of business in 2024. The programme aims to provide employability skills training and professional development for transgender talent, Wells Fargo said in a statement. "Investing in diverse communities to upskill and unlock potential and, at the same time, set up the right environment for success is a critical area of focus for Wells Fargo," said Uday Odedra, executive vice president and Region head of Wells Fargo India & Philippines. In partnership with community organisation PeriFerry, the company currently sponsors 30 transgender individuals focused on ...

ESIC adds 1.6 mn workers, including 0.3 mn women, in April: Payroll data

Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) added 16.47 lakh new members in April as per payroll data released on Wednesday. "Through the data, it is noticeable that more jobs have been generated for the youth of the nation as out of the total 16.47 lakh employees added during the month, 7.84 lakh employees amounting to around 47.60 per cent of the total registrations belong to the age group of up to 25 years," a labour ministry statement said. According to the statement the provisional payroll data of ESIC reveals that 16.47 lakh new employees have been added in April 2024. Also, it stated that the gender-wise analysis of the payroll data indicates that net enrolment of female members was 3.38 lakh in April. Besides, 53 transgender employees also got registered under the ESI Scheme in the April, attesting to ESIC's commitment to deliver its benefits to every section of society. Around 18,490 new establishments have been brought under the social security ambit of the ESI Scheme

Ahead of LS polls, transgender community seeks bigger share of tickets

Members of the transgender community are demanding a bigger share of tickets for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls and the recognition of 'Trans Shakti' in hopes of getting their voices heard. Belonging to one of the country's most marginalised communities, the transgender people said only they can fight for the rights of the community whose members are shunned during the day and exploited at night. Hoping that more political parties will give tickets to transgender people for the general elections, the community members said the narrative of 'Nari Shakti' (women empowerment) must be transcended so that 'Trans Shakti' can also get due recognition and representation. Meera Parida, Vice President of Biju Mahila Janata Dal, who was born as Mayadhar Parida, lamented how despite 75 years since Independence, the trans community members are shunned during the day and exploited at night. "I am ready to contest Vidhan Sabha or Lok Sabha polls if the party decides to entrust me with the ...

To break glass ceiling', Tata Steel invites applications from transgenders

Tata Steel has taken a "significant step towards promoting inclusivity" by inviting applications from transgender candidates for various positions across multiple locations, the company said. As a leading global steel company, Tata Steel recognises the importance of breaking the glass ceiling and mainstreaming transgender people in society, it said. "Transgender candidates with any of the following qualifications can apply: Matriculation in English or ITI or graduation in any discipline or diploma in engineering in any discipline from any institute recognised by AICTE or UGC or Degree in BE/B Tech in any discipline from any institute, recognised by AICTE or UGC," Tata Steel said in a notification. The last date for filing applications is February 15. All shortlisted candidates will undergo a selection process, which may include a written test and interview as per the requirement, it said. In February 2022, the steel giant had expanded its transgender employee base by onboarding 12

Greece to soon present legislation allowing same-sex marriage: Official

Greece's centre-right government will soon submit legislation allowing same-sex civil marriages, despite reservations from its own lawmakers and the country's influential Orthodox Church, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday. But he stressed that the proposed law would not extend the right to parenthood through surrogate mothers to same-sex couples an issue that has divided Greek society. What we are going to legislate is equality in marriage, Mitsotakis said. We will remove any discrimination concerning sexual orientation in the issue of marital relationship. But, he added, "we won't change the law on assisted parenthood. The idea of women who are turned into child-producing machines on demand ... that is not going to happen. Several lawmakers from the right wing of the governing New Democracy party have expressed opposition to any overhaul of Greece's marriage and parenthood laws to include same-sex couples. Mitsotakis said in Wednesday's interview with state-ru

'LGBTQ Fashion Show' in Siliguri highlights issues faced by community

The show was organised to make the stakeholders, especially the people holding important positions in society, aware of the problems and issues faced by the LGBTQ community

Kerala launches new scheme to provide jobs opportunities to transgenders

The Kerala government has launched a new scheme to provide employment opportunities to the transgender community in diverse and innovative sectors. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said the Pride project is being implemented with the objective of ensuring the participation of the marginalised group in the knowledge employment sector. The state-run Knowledge Economy Mission and the Social Justice Department are jointly implementing the programme, he said in a Facebook post. The project is also part of the government's initiative to provide employment to 20 lakh people by 2026, he explained. The Chief Minister said the LDF government is committed to ensuring all kinds of civil and human rights and providing support to the TG community. The project would help them resolve their unemployment issues and address the invisibility crisis they were facing in the society through better job opportunities, he added.

In a first, transgender fashion show organised in Gujarat's Surat

A unique fashion show was organized in Surat, Gujarat on Saturday with the motive to bring awareness towards third-gender people (transgenders) and to create a positive environment for them in society

First transgender judge seeks reservation in govt jobs for her community

India's first transgender Judge Joyita Mondal on Friday underlined the need for reservation in government jobs for her community members, saying their entry in segments like the police force and the Railways will change society's outlook towards them and help in their advancement in life. Mondal said her community also needs shelter homes in adequate numbers in the country and the government should launch a scheme in this regard. It is very important to give reservation in government jobs to the transgender community. If I don't have a job, who is going to feed me? Mondal told reporters after attending a culture and literature festival, "Lit Chowk", here. She said if by virtue of reservation, transgender persons join the police force and the Railways, it will not only help community members march ahead in life, but change society's outlook towards them. She said authorities should be more sensitive towards her community members and issues faced by them. Mondal was appointed a ...

India Inc is beginning to take baby steps towards LGBTQ+ inclusion

Tata Steel, Godrej Consumer Products among those ushering in change

Tata Steel opens door for transgender persons in core mining operations

The company has set a target of creating a 25 per cent diverse workforce by 2025

How sex change operations could improve mental health of transgenders

While the new study confirms that transgender individuals are more likely to use mental health treatments, it also shows that gender-affirming therapy might reduce this risk

Inclusion, of a different kind: Employment opportunities for transgenders

A 22-year-old's social enterprise is serving as a bridge between transgenders and companies that want to hire them