Framework Overview

Grounded in WCRC’s five-pillar equity model:

1. Psychological Safety

2. Representation & Inclusion

3. Equitable Opportunity

4. Transparency & Accountability

5. Trust & Belonging

This model ensures a holistic and data-driven assessment of organizational equity across the employee lifecycle.

2. Company Selection

• Broad Industry Reach: One marquee organization per industry—covering 50 distinct sectors, from IT to Motorcycles.

• Scale & Reputation Filters: Only nationally or globally recognized companies (top MNCs, large Indian enterprises) considered.

• Source Leverage: Secondary and online data with company inputs

3. Data Collection & Scoring

• Multi-Source Inputs:

  • WCRC proprietary diagnostics and benchmarking studies

  • Corporate DEI reports and equity dashboards.

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• Scoring Process (0–100):

  • Each equity pillar is scored based on validated metrics (e.g., psychological safety rating; gender parity indexes; transparency scorecards; retention/engagement data).

  • Final Equity Score is a weighted average across all five pillars.

4. Ranking & Rating

• Ranking: Positions derived from Equity Score, with TCS scoring highest (92) and ranked #1.

• Rating Tiers: Mapped onto WCRC’s grade bands:

  • A1–A5 (Excellent): 82–100

  • B1–B5 (Super): 70–81

  • C1–C5 (Great): 60–69

Companies were rated accordingly (e.g., TCS = A1, Sun Pharma = A2, etc.).

5. Qualitative Validation

• Equity Reasoning: Each brand evaluated qualitatively against pillars—e.g., “Voice of Employee programs,” “DEI dashboards tied to executive KPIs,” “Mission-driven rural inclusion.”

• Peer Review: In-house equity experts cross-checked scores and narratives for consistency.

6. Insight Synthesis

Processed into actionable patterns:

• Emerging Leaders: Brands with strong growth and equity practices (e.g., Razorpay, ReNew Power).

• Sectoral Equity Trends: FMCG & Pharma brands excelled in gender parity; Tech and Finance led in psychological safety.

• Best Practices: Metrics include pay transparency, inclusion audits, bias training, representation dashboards—all recommended by WCRC.

7. Use & Benchmarking

• For Organizations: Compare your company’s scores vs. peer leaders across each pillar.

• For Investors or Partners: Gauge leadership suitability, risk exposure, and talent appeal.

• Strategic Roadmap: Deploy initiatives such as Equity Scorecards, Leadership DEI Objectives, Psychological Safety Workshops informed by this model.