Preamble and Overview
At IndiGo, we recognise the value of a diverse workforce. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and creating an inclusive workplace and work culture in which all employees are treated with respect and dignity.
We consider workforce diversity to be a business imperative. We will strive to ensure that our workforce is representative of all sections of the society. We believe that, by doing so, we would be better equipped to develop and deliver accessible and inclusive products and services. In this way, we hope to be able to meet the needs of our clients and customers better thus producing business excellence.
This Equal Opportunity Policy is in accordance with the provisions of The Rights of People with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Policy Statement
At IndiGo, we continuously strive to ensure that all our facilities, technologies, information and privileges are accessible to people with disabilities.
We encourage candidates with different disabilities to apply. Our decisions on employment, career progression, training or any other benefits are solely based on merit. We follow an inclusive evaluation process by ensuring that a person with disability is provided with any suitable flexibility and accommodation that may be required so that she/he may be evaluated fairly. Any information shared by employee on disability/medical condition will remain confidential.
Scope
The above policy covers all persons with disabilities. They could be job applicants, full time/part time employees, interns/trainees, contractual employees, including temporary employees. It also covers those employees who acquire disability during their work tenure. This policy also applies to all aspects of employment, be it recruitment, training, working conditions, salaries, transfers, employee benefits and career advancement.
Policy Details
1. Facilities and amenities
IndiGo aims to provide all necessary infrastructure to its employees to create a conducive workplace. Any employee facing accessibility issues should report to the facilities team at their location or write to the Liaison Officer.
2. List of positions identified
At IndiGo, hiring is purely based on merit and the candidates are evaluated based on their skills and competence. Flexibility will be provided to persons with disabilities on an individual basis as detailed in the subsequent section. Applicants can contact our HR team or the Liaison Officer for specific assistance with respect to suitable positions in compliance with applicable regualtions.
3. Manner of selection
a) Vacancy advertisement and application
Wherever possible, all vacancies will be advertised internally and externally.
b) Selection Process
Liaison Officer
IndiGo has appointed Pratik Arjun Sen – Assoicate Director- Training as a Liaison Officer who will be responsible for taking initiative and providing the requisite support needed to realise the goals of an inclusive and accessible workplace and reasonable accommodation to address the gerviances of people with disabilities
The Liaison Officer is responsible for:
All employees have the responsibility to comply with the Equal Opportunity Policy. Managers and team members need to monitor the work environment to ensure that it is free from discrimination and harassment and encourages inclusion and respect for others.
All employees are encouraged to report any incident of violation of this policy to their reporting manager and the reporting manager has to notifly in writing to the Liaison Officer.
For any additional information please send your queries on the following Email ID: RedressalOfficer@goindigo.in
Maintenance of Records
IndiGo will collect and maintain data regarding employees with disabilities in relation to their employment.