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Diversity and Inclusion is core to our values, and it’s not just lip service; we walk the talk

Diversity and Inclusion is core to our values, and it’s not just lip service; we walk the talk

How do we do that? By understanding what it truly means to create a diverse and most importantly, an inclusive workplace. An inclusive workplace has a diverse group of employees that are involved, developed, empowered, and valued by the company.

Diversity, without inclusion is merely a token effort. At Max Life Insurance, we believe that only by integrating these values and principles in every aspect, can we hope for holistic growth.

Inclusion is not only the right thing to do, but  also the smart thing to do. A diverse workforce in a safe and inclusive work environment can create a ripple effect of wondrous change within and outside the company. Such a change can have long-lasting impact on the culture we aim to cultivate and the legacy we want to create. 

How do we do that? By understanding what it truly means to create a diverse and most importantly, an inclusive workplace. An inclusive workplace has a diverse group of employees that are involved, developed, empowered, and valued by the company.

Diversity, without inclusion is merely a token effort. At Max Life Insurance, we believe that only by integrating these values and principles in every aspect, can we hope for holistic growth.

Inclusion is not only the right thing to do, but  also the smart thing to do. A diverse workforce in a safe and inclusive work environment can create a ripple effect of wondrous change within and outside the company. Such a change can have long-lasting impact on the culture we aim to cultivate and the legacy we want to create.

Awards and accreditations for employee centric initiatives

Awards and accreditations for employee centric initiatives

We have been fortunate to witness the fruition of our continued efforts in this journey towards nurturing an inclusive and diverse workplace. As a leader, an employer, and a responsible corporate citizen, we take pride in our achievements throughout these formative years.

Proud to stand at 18th rank of India's Best Companies to Work for 2021

Credibility, Respect, Fairness, Pride, and Camaraderie – these five dimensions are the hallmark of High-Trust, High-Performance Culture TM. We are also the 55th Best Workplace in Asia

Celebrating our company values, we take pride in being recognized by Great Place to Work, which is the Gold standard in workplace culture assessment. The Program assesses the organizational culture across industry verticals in India, based on distinctive cultural and value-driven parameters. Max Life Insurance’s core ideals of employee-centricity, continuous growth in terms of learning, backed with steady mediums of development is in direct alignment with it.

Proud to stand at 18th rank of India's Best Companies to Work for 2021

Credibility, Respect, Fairness, Pride, and Camaraderie – these five dimensions are the hallmark of High-Trust, High-Performance Culture TM. We are also the 55th Best Workplace in Asia

Celebrating our company values, we take pride in being recognized by Great Place to Work, which is the Gold standard in workplace culture assessment. The Program assesses the organizational culture across industry verticals in India, based on distinctive cultural and value-driven parameters. Max Life Insurance’s core ideals of employee-centricity, continuous growth in terms of learning, backed with steady mediums of development is in direct alignment with it.

Max Life Insurance is honored to be among the “Top 100 places to work for women in India”

Every year, the Great Place to Work® Institute collaborates with over 10,000 employers from over 60 countries to review, benchmark, and develop activities to improve their workplace culture. It conducts a meticulous study on employee experience and people practices across enterprises as a global authority on workplace culture.

Being included in the list of “Top 100 Places to Work for Women in India” is a matter of immense joy and pride for us as it is a testimony to our efforts of creating a diverse and inclusive environment.

How we foster an environment that promotes equality, attracts innovation, and inspires

The agenda of diversity and inclusion doesn’t end with the recruitment process of employees. We understand that nurturing a healthy and safe workplace environment is synonymous to creating a space that fuels their individuality and as a result, creativity, connection, and innovation.

These are not just tall promises. We back it up with concrete efforts that reflect the essence of Max Life Insurance as a company that upholds its word.

How we foster an environment that promotes equality, attracts innovation, and inspires.

The agenda of diversity and inclusion doesn’t end with the recruitment process of employees. We understand that nurturing a healthy and safe workplace environment is synonymous to creating a space that fuels their individuality and as a result, creativity, connection, and innovation.

These are not just tall promises. We back it up with concrete efforts that reflect the essence of Max Life Insurance as a company that upholds its word.

Our Inclusive Policies

We recognize the importance of each individual's contribution to our organization's exponential growth while focusing on business goals and ambitions. We can say that it sets us apart,  because when our team members bring their whole self to work then productivity thrives.

Our Capability Building Programs are directly in correlation with these objectives and are meant to stimulate development and more importantly – the willingness to grow.

Capability Building Programs

Mentorship Programs

Programs specifically intended to nurture, recognize, and support women who serve as role models for other women in the industry.

She Leads

There is no limiting yourself when you work for Max Life Insurance. She Leads is a Program that ensures women in VP roles have access to the necessary tools, resources, and skills to transition to senior roles.

Roar

A unique initiative to help employees identify self-created stereotypes, understand, and overcome them.

Catalyst

The need to address diversity and inclusion at leadership level is crucial and Catalyst is aimed at identifying the internal roadblocks in this journey.

Leading with Inclusion

Sensitization training is a core practice that enables our employees and the organization to shed internalized biases and practice acceptance.

Max Life in action: Building the foundation for a cohesive workplace

Max Life in action: Building the foundation for a cohesive workplace

We believe in a future that offers equal opportunities to all and we are focused on building a diverse community within the company. Our commitment to the company values has kept us actively involved in practices that encourage inclusion, progress and a macro-scale evolution of the insurance industry workplace.

With 14000+ employees working together across major Indian cities for customers with distinct financial needs, we do not settle for anything less than the highest standards of services. For this, we need a workforce that feels heard, understood and appreciated and as a consequence, represents a mirror image of the customer base.

At Max Life Insurance, we strive to create an inclusive culture with a vision for securing the financial well-being of all our customers.

At Max Life Insurance, we strive to create an inclusive culture with a vision for securing the financial well-being of all our customers.

Bringing the core ideals and values of Max Life Insurance is a colossal team effort. As an organization we rely on our employees to take forward the agenda of diversity and inclusion with zeal and sincerity. It is not lost on us that such practices are the driving force to access a greater range of talent, insights, and efficiency on an individual level.

Naturally, this is in our customers’ best interests as well. The inclusive culture of a workplace can have a direct impact at what we present to the customers. Our customers can also rely on us to provide innovative and evolving financial solutions. Thus, effectively fostering a   workplace where individuals can be inspired by one another, and everyone can be proud to say, “I Am the Difference’’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At Max Life Insurance, we believe change starts from within – and we continue to work towards it.

At Max Life Insurance, we believe change starts from within – and we continue to work towards it.

We have been on the diversity and inclusion journey to foster a workplace that is suited for the thinkers, creators, and game-changers of this industry. It is a matter of pride and joy for us to witness measurable growth because of our efforts.

Everything worth achieving comes slowly but surely when there is unwavering determination and perseverance behind it. At Max Life Insurance, these values are non-negotiables for us in the journey to create a space where everyone feels seen and accepted. Here’s how we’ve been building a long-standing foundation for this over the years.

Pre 2016

  • We introduced a ‘Woman of Substance’ award to recognize the outstanding efforts.
  • Ensuring highest standards of safety for our employees, Max Life Insurance facilitates late night commutes for women.

Pre 2016

  • Between FY’14 and FY’16, Max Life saw an increase of 200 women in the workforce through our active diverse hiring practices
  • We introduced a ‘Woman of Substance’ award to recognize the outstanding efforts.
  • Ensuring highest standards of safety for our employees, Max Life Insurance facilitates late night commutes for women.

2016-2019

  • A significant jump in the overall women HC from 18% to 21%
  • We introduced half day on half pay benefit for our employees in 2017
  • 2017 also saw the introduction of flexible working hours for female employees to better cater to their requirements
  • Employees now have access to Spouse Accident Insurance
  • In 2019, we introduced paternity leave outside of sick leave.
  • We also witnessed a remarkable increase in women candidates being referred to the organization

2016-2019

  • A significant jump in the overall women HC from 18% to 21%
  • We introduced half day on half pay benefit for our employees in 2017
  • 2017 also saw the introduction of flexible working hours for female employees to better cater to their requirements
  • Employees now have access to Spouse Accident Insurance
  • In 2019, we introduced paternity leave outside of sick leave.
  • We also witnessed a remarkable increase in women candidates being referred to the organization

2019-2021

  • Awareness workshops are conducted to prosper dedicated efforts and cultivate a sense of inclusion among employees
  • Diversity and Inclusion governing council and regional councils introduced to ensure strategic governance and supervision of diversity & inclusion strategy implementation and operation
  • Convalescent policies are implemented to offer an equal measurement of an employee’s contribution to his/her role, to provide an accurate appraisal, and to achieve a high level of quality and quantity in the work done.
  • Non-discrimination policies & equal opportunities are introduced by our leadership team to build an inclusive environment for the LGBTQ+ associates and allies with awareness and programs.

2019-2021

  • Awareness workshops are conducted to prosper dedicated efforts and cultivate a sense of inclusion among employees
  • D&I governing council and regional councils introduced to ensure strategic governance and supervision of diversity & inclusion strategy implementation and operation

Diversity and Inclusion toolkit

A good leader is someone who actively learns, unlearns, and keeps growing as the world evolves around them. Max Life Insurance has devised a Diversity & Inclusion toolkit to better comprehend and incorporate the necessary measures which leads us further on this path.

What is the Toolkit for?

The toolkit is designed to establish concrete measures and directions that employees and leaders can follow to create an inclusive space. Since our customers’ needs are constantly changing, training a diverse workforce is the way to provide valuable solutions. It is meant to instill in each one of us at Max Life Insurance, a spirit of cultural oneness and empowerment.

Diversity and Inclusion toolkit

A good leader is someone who actively learns, unlearns, and keeps growing as the world evolves around them. Max Life Insurance has devised a Diversity & Inclusion toolkit to better comprehend and incorporate the necessary measures which leads us further on this path.

What is the Toolkit for?

The toolkit is designed to establish concrete measures and directions that employees and leaders can follow to create an inclusive space. Since our customers’ needs are constantly changing, training a diverse workforce is the way to provide valuable solutions. It is meant to instill in each one of us at Max Life Insurance, a spirit of cultural oneness and empowerment.

Diversity and Inclusion Spotlight Week Celebration

The Diversity & Inclusion Week Celebration is an event where we applaud individual and community efforts to strengthen our inclusive culture. It is a time when Board Members and employees come together to reflect on the journey so far and our way forward.

Employee Testimonials

“Overwhelming and exciting experience, Immense learning. Thank You!!”        

“I really felt this week was about me’’

“Thank you- I felt special and appreciated for what I do”

Diversity and Inclusion Week celebration

The Diversity & Inclusion Week Celebration is an event where we applaud individual and community efforts to strengthen our inclusive culture. It is a time when Board Members and employees come together to reflect on the journey so far and our way forward. 

Employee Testimonials

“Overwhelming and exciting experience, Immense learning. Thank You!!”        

“I really felt this week was about me’’

“Thank you- I felt special and appreciated for what I do”

Max Life Is Signatory UN WEP (United Nation Women Empowerment Principle)

As a signatory of the UN WEPs community, we stand to make a public statement on a worldwide platform about our commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment.

By adopting the WEPs, we reinforce our unwavering commitment to gender equality, our business, and our people. As a signatory of the UN WEP, Max Life Insurance has now joined a global network of firms that share similar principles, gaining access to the tools, resources, and learning programs that will help us adopt the 7 WEPs.

Max Life Is Signatory UN WEP (United Nation Women Empowerment Principle)

As a signatory of the UN WEPs community, we stand to make a public statement on a worldwide platform about our commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment.

By adopting the WEPs, we reinforce our unwavering commitment to gender equality, our business, and our people. As a signatory of the UN WEP, Max Life Insurance has now joined a global network of firms that share similar principles, gaining access to the tools, resources, and learning programmes that will help us adopt the 7 WEPs.

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