L.E.K. Consulting has been recognized by Seramount as one of the 2025 100 Best Companies, showcasing its strong commitment to inclusive family benefits.

©iStock/melitas The conversation around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has never been more pressing, as organizations worldwide navi...

Avtar Group, India’s leading workplace culture and inclusion consulting firm, launched the Avtar & Seramount ‘Best Companies for Women in India’ (BCWI) 2026 study at a Leadership Summit held at the Leela Ambience in Gurugram. BCWI, an annual benchmarking study conducted by Avtar and Seramount, is among India’s largest and most rigorous inclusion-focused studies, with over 400 participating organizations and growing each year.

Protiviti has been recognized on the 2025 Seramount Global Inclusion Index in nine markets, showcasing their commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Whirlpool Corporation has been recognized by Seramount for its outstanding workplace inclusion and its commitment to talent leadership, enhancing employee experience.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Pharma leads in the ratio of women in leadership – 24.8% of Corporate Executives are women in the sector, followe...

Burnout is widespread among U.S. workers, with nearly seven in 10 reporting at least one symptom, according to a new survey by Seramount Inc. The survey, which polled 1,000 U.S. employees working at organizations with 500 or more staff, found the problem is most acute among younger employees, with around three-quarters of millennials (77 per […]

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Seramount recently hosted an executive boardroom at UNLEASH America 2026 focused on workforce productivity. What emerged wasn’t a tidy playbook. It was something more honest: a room of HR leaders naming structural forces bearing down on their organizations and working toward language for problems that rarely get called by their The post When productivity becomes the problem: Three actions for HR leaders first appeared on Recruiting Headlines.

Seramount recently hosted an executive boardroom at UNLEASH America 2026 focused on workforce productivity. What emerged wasn’t a tidy playbook. It was something more honest: a room of HR leaders naming structural forces bearing down on their organizations and working toward language for problems that rarely get called by their The post When productivity becomes the problem: Three actions for HR leaders first appeared on Recruiting Headlines.

It's no secret that Millennials feel burnt out at work, and in life. In a notable poll by global talent services firm Seramount, 77% of Millennials reported feeling workplace burnout. Millennials also have more expectations at home, caring for both their own children and aging parents. As Wes Burke, chief human resources officer at Care.com, told _Fortune_, "The mental load [of caregiving] permeates the workplace; it goes just beyond the four walls of your home, especially in a more interconnected world. [It] has an impact on attendance, productivity, and overall quality of life for the employee, [while also having] a lot of impact for the employer." Now, Millennials have been given the nickname the "Just Push Through It" generation. Tara Kermeit of _YourTango_ explained, "That 'pick yourself up and just push through' mentality was a staple of millennial childhood. For better or worse, we were taught that no matter how tough things got, we were supposed to push through, brush ourselves off, and keep going." > @thepeterguse > > Millennials have lived through enough chaos that we struggle to feel safe when those small moments of calm DO come around. This is where the real inner work starts. Grab the book and follow my 4 Rs framework so we can finally start planning for a future that was stolen from us! #millennialburnout #millennialmindset #millennialreset It's a stark contrast to Gen Z, who have notably taken an opposing approach to hustle culture, as noted by Upwork, an online freelance worker marketplace. Upwork writer Cassie Moorhead explained that Gen Z is "rebelling against constant grind, avoiding burnout, and prioritizing their well-being," adding that "Gen Z is entering the workforce with different values, behaviors, and expectations." In a discussion amongst Millennials on Reddit, they reacted to the generational "Just Push Through It" label in an honest (and humorous) manner. This is what they had to say: "Hahaha yep, I ignored neck pain for like two weeks and when it finally got loose enough for me to crack it, I gave myself a stroke at the ripe old age of 38. I had somehow dissected an artery, probably by sneezing like an idiot or something stupid, but I had overtime that had to be done." - stefiscool "Big on the 'life goes on, I’ll figure it out' mentality." - MagicVonSwanson "'Welcome to real life' is one I’ve gotten from family members… sigh…" - Virtual_Pitch_3820 "Lmao that's why we're all disabled in our 30s in some cognitive fashion. And these mothatruckas want grandkids. Y'all are getting grand cats and grand dogs." - FluffyLucious "For real. I was telling this to my husband the other day bc he asked why our generation is having less kids. I said honey we have been through it our whole lives. So much instability and just trying to weather the storm. We are all tired! Don’t get me wrong, it could be worse. But I’ve learned that what’s easiest for me is to keep my life simple bc nothing lasts forever." - User Unknown Tired Merry Go Round GIFGiphy "It’s so much more expensive to have kids today and parenting is definitely harder. A freaking mailman or factory worker could have a 4 bedroom home and a stay at home wife 40 years ago. Now it takes 2 working professionals to afford that in the same neighborhood. Plus add $15k-$20k for childcare… for one kid!" - White_eagle32rep "I think people are misinterpreting this, encouraging perseverance isn’t a bad thing. Screwing your kid over and telling them to just get over it is a bad thing. I can’t speak for all millennials but our circumstances are certainly unique in terms of our coming of age and our boomer parents who lived radically different lives and had 0 concern or empathy for us." - SnooGoats5767 "My parents don’t care nor understand." - User Unknown "Every generation prior and current has been told this. What makes Millennials different than the previous generations is that we're stopping to say "this isn't right" and actually doing something about it. We're putting more focus on mental health than ever before. We're creating a work-life balance as best we can. Though, we're also in a much worse position relative to the previous generations in wealth and purchasing power making that a difficult proposition at best. This is what make us "difficult" for the previous generations. We're calling them out on their bullshit, we're pushing back, and they don't like it." - spiffariffic "Can’t be burnt out if you’re just numb to it all!" - qsdlthethird Im Fine GIF by MOODMANGiphy "Its so funny because a few years ago there was a receptionist at the company I worked for that said that all Millennials do is complain. She said so many don't want to work, just want to stay living with their parents. I was so offended but instead of flying off the handle I said- let me ask you, how much was your home that you bought in the 90s? How much was a college education in 80s/90s? How hard was it to get a decent job at that time? All she could say was that Millennials need to figure it out. We had a major recession in 2008 to approx 2012 and everything is super expensive. So yea that's delayed our lives quite a bit. Also said I think that people that complain about Millennials should talk to the people that raised us. For her that was particularly poignant because her 2 children are Millennials. What hypocrites!" - Saveus1008 "Yep, I’ve been through 3 recessions , the world has ended 4 or 5 times and I went bald at 19. Burnt out is an understatement." - Thin_Baker5838 "This was my moral code for the longest time. 'Work hard, finish things through, don't quit things early just because it got hard.' it leads to more exploitation." - Pikapetey "That and 'Figure It Out'. My parents barely taught me life skills but kept telling me to figure it out. Now they can’t understand why I don’t plan much. I legit approach my life as 'I’ll figure it out. I always do.'" - PhoenixCore96 "The time spent multitasking is a big issue. You used to be either at work or home. Maybe you had to make a phone call or get called into the office, but you're still not really multitasking. A cheat code to do well at work was to not have children. Now our expectation is to parent our 2.5 kids and succeed at work despite dramatically dwindling benefits, so much so that even the DINKs are struggling too. We need a dramatic paradigm shift." - Evan_802Vines

42% of all hires in best companies are womenWomen's representation is at 33% in GCCAvtar Group, Chennai headquartered leading workplace culture consulting and Inclusion Solutions firm, announced the second Edition of Avtar & Seramount Best Companies for Women in Gulf (BCWG) list. BCWG is an influential benchmarking initiative spotlighting organizations across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region that excel in fostering gender diversity and inclusive workplace policies. The announcement was made at the Best of Best (BOB) Conference held in Dubai.Dr Saundarya Rajesh, Founder-President, Avtar GroupAvtar Group in partnership with US based Seramount has been hosting the Best Companies for Women initiative in India since 2016. The study titled Best Companies for Women in India, has completed nine successful editions in India and has raised the bar on gender inclusion goals and practices in corporate India. The tenth edition of the listing in India is expected to be announced, by end of September. The "Best Companies" initiative with its data centric approach, has helped organizations refine their inclusion strategy through diversity benchmarks and inclusion best practices that emerge from the comprehensive application process that captures 300+ talent strategy metrices pertaining to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.The 2025 BCWG study unveiled the Top 10 companies and other Best Companies in the Gulf region that are leading the change in creating inclusive work environments for women. Companies were evaluated on parameters including:Recruitment and retention of women professionalsRepresentation of women in leadership rolesPay equity and benefitsParental and caregiving support policiesFlexible work arrangementsManagement accountability on DEIThis year's winners represent diverse sectors, from technology and manufacturing to retail, and financial services.The 2025 Top 10 Best Companies in Gulf, listed alphabetically are:A A Al Moosa Enterprises Car Rental Division (Thrifty & Dollar)Al Shirawi Facilities Management LLCDiversey- A Solenis CompanyDKHOON AL EMIRATIAEasa Salel Al Gurg GroupEcolabEYFinastra UK LimitedKONE MIDDLE EAST LLCTruKKerNine more companies qualified to feature in the list. Listed alphabetically, they are:Apparel GroupBeauty StepsCanon Middle EastCBRE Advisory Services LLCGIG GULF InsuranceHouse of Shipping Management Consultancies FZCOIngram Micro CompanyMCA MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS & MCA AUDITINGWipro LimitedKey Highlights are as indicated below:Women's representation in Best Companies is at 33%42% of all hires in Best Companies is women28% of all women in Best Companies were promoted - this is higher at 34% in Top 10 companies95% companies provide leadership training and 79% provide formal mentoring and 79% provide executive coaching, all contributing to this facet of career advancement.Towards enabling women's engagement, 63% companies have employee resource groupsTowards ensuring equity in career advancement, 63% best companies provide assured performance rating during paid maternity leaveTowards fostering emotional support, 63% offer postpartum stress/depression counselling95% companies foster an inclusive culture through programs to resolve Diversity, Equity & Inclusion grievancesPlease note the winners of 2025 BCWG are listed alphabeticallywww.avtarinc.com/enrich/best-companies-for-women-in-gulf-bcwg_newCommenting on the occasion, Dr Saundarya Rajesh, Founder-President, Avtar Group, said, "As the Best Companies for Women in Gulf (BCWG) study completes its second edition in the Gulf Co-operation Council, we are delighted to see the commitment to gender inclusion, growing in the region. Best companies, hailing from across industry sectors have instituted comprehensive inclusion frameworks, to ensure women's advancement is recognised as a strategic growth priority. From leadership training to coaching, mentoring and sponsorship, these organizations promote a culture of allyship and advocacy alongside creating equitable pathways for career growth. By fostering opportunities for women to excel, lead, and thrive, the best companies have set a gold standard for progressive organizations in the region, inspiring the larger business ecosystem. We are proud to honour these frontrunners!"Subha V. Barry, President, Seramount, said, "Seramount and Avtar share a deep commitment to advancing global inclusion, and we're proud to celebrate the continued momentum of the Best Companies for Women in the Gulf initiative," said Subha V. Barry, President of Seramount. "This year's Top 10 and Best Companies are taking meaningful action to support women in the workplace-through sponsorship, mentorship, ERGs, and benefits that empower talent advancement. These organizations are not only investing in equity, they're helping shape a more inclusive future of work. At Seramount, we're honored to recognize their leadership."About AvtarAvtar, founded in 2000 by Dr Saundarya Rajesh, Asia's leading workplace culture consulting and inclusion solution firms, supporting hundreds of companies in creating inclusive and supportive workplaces. As the earliest firm in the region to provided end to end inclusion solutions, Avtar's services span a broad spectrum, including culture diagnostics, inclusion enablement trainings, conferences & events and culture-first hiring solutions. For its transformational impact in the realm of DEI, Avtar Group was listed in the prestigious Steward Leadership 25 Listing by Strait Times & INSEAD at Singapore in 2022.To know more, visit www.avtarinc.comAbout SeramountSeramount is a strategic professional services and research firm dedicated to supporting high-performing, inclusive workplaces. Over four decades, weve established a strong, data-driven understanding of the employee experience, which lays the groundwork for everything we do. Seramount partners with over 450 of the world's most influential companies, large and small, to offer pragmatic solutions including best practice DEI research, workplace assessment, employee learning and development, and talent sourcing. These offerings empower companies to navigate a dynamic corporate environment and to cultivate a resilient, connected workforce that achieves extraordinary outcomes.To know more, visit www.seramount.com 2025 Best Companies for Women in Gulf Announced by Avtar, Chennai Headquartered Premier Workplace Culture Consulting and Inclusion Solutions Firm