EDI GSL Internship 2015 Abigail Cutler

GOALS  Analyze leading practices for large companies in terms of employing people with disabilities  Develop in-depth case studies of one Indian company and one MNC to further analyze the best practices they were following  Gain an overall understanding of how CSR relates to persons with disabilities

Format for Presentation 1.Overview 2.Case Studies 3.Comparisons 4.Bigger Picture

Companies Profiled: Top 10 Companies* 1.Indian Oil Corporation 2.Reliance Industries 3.Bharat Petroleum 4.State Bank of India 5.Hindustan Petroleum 6.Tata Motors 7.Oil and Gas Corporation 8.Tata Steel 9.Hidalgo Industries 10.Coal India *Based on Fortune rankings

Key Patterns Equal Opportunity Employers Focus on merit, not disability Company policy Relaxation of Requirements Maximum age Minimum test scores Fees Reservation of Posts 2%-3% Required by government

Corporate Social Responsibility Education Community Development Sustainability Health Rural and Urban Infrastructure Common Initiatives Employing people with disabilities as part of CSR Providing skills training to children with disabilities Disability-Specific Initiatives

Case Study Overview  Categories  Recruitment and Hiring  Accessibility  Total Compensation  Career Development and Retention  Workplace Inclusion  Lessons Learned/Going Forward  People Interviewed  Disability Initiative Leaders  HR Teams  Employees with Disabilities  Managers/Project Supervisors

CDAN: Connected Disability Awareness Network Global Initiative Volunteer Group Collaboration Fosters Inclusive Environment Promotes Innovation

CSR: Wipro Cares Invest in students with disabilities Increase talent pool Established curriculum Partnership with other organizations

Comparison: Cisco and Wipro Similarities Inclusive environment AccessibilityChallenges Differences Defined initiative Celebration of diversity Company size/scope

Next Steps Take advantage of diversity Team development Encourage conversation Support other companies Collaboration Technology sharing Develop a pool for employment InternshipsEarly Training

Reflection What I Learned Collaboration Motivation Inclusion Management Looking Ahead Technology Education Company policies