Diversity Equity and Inclusion Lighthouses 2025

Below: Ashley Whitlatch/Unsplash Wipro Internal effort Gender parity Increasing women representation in the workforce – especially in leadership and STEM positions – through a comprehensive strategy that supports women in a targeted way at every stage of their career. Company stats –230,000 employees –$10.8 billion annual revenue in FY24 –Global, headquartered in Bengaluru, India –Information and Technology Services Initiative context and objective In 2008, Wipro launched the Women of Wipro initiative to advance gender equality within the company. This initiative adopts a life-stage-based approach, featuring a range of tailored programmes that address the unique needs of women at various career stages. For early careers, the initiative focuses on enhancing exposure; in the early-mid career stage, it emphasizes flexibility; and at the mid-senior management level, it prioritizes empowerment and confidence in leadership. By addressing the needs and expectations of women at each stage of their careers, Wipro aims to increase women representation, particularly in leadership and STEM roles. Impact highlights  – 18.7% of senior leadership positions are occupied by women in FY24, compared to 7.3% in FY21. – Proportion of women leaving the workforce as they progress in their career dropped from 18% in FY21 to 7.9% in FY24. – 23.9% of management positions are occupied by women in FY24, compared to 17.3% in FY21. – Return-to-work rate of new mothers has been at 100% for FY21 and FY24. – 93% of returning mothers mention having a positive experience during pre-maternity and after return to work. – 80% of associates who joined Wipro through the programme for women seeking to relaunch their careers after a hiatus still work at the company. 29 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lighthouses 202529