The Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Twilio India

Twilio, a global technology company, is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in its workplace. In India, the company focuses on gender diversity and developing long-term strategies for other underrepresented communities. Initiatives include Hatch 2021, which targets female first-generation STEM learners; partnerships with non-profit organizations to offer apprenticeship opportunities; an inclusion rule in talent acquisition that ensures equal representation of females at the top of the funnel and onsite; Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for women and allies, as well as the Spectrum ERG for the support of the LBGTQ+ community; and special benefits such as extended parental leave and fertility support. Twilio India plans to invest in software engineering capabilities and create innovative DEI strategies over the next three years.