Diversity
Celebrating the full spectrum of human identity - gender, race, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation and background as a source of strength.
Mastek Recognized as a Leader by Everest Group for AI-led Digital Transformation in the Mid-Market Segment.
Mastek wins the 2025 Oracle Regional Best in Class, Service Partner SaaS Applications, SCM Breakthrough Partner Award for EMEA at Oracle AI World!
Middle East Manufacturing Enters a New Digital Era - 62% of Manufacturers are now Investing in AI-driven Digital-first Strategies.
Mastek Recognized with the 'Voice of the Customer Honor – Value Excellence' Award at Everest Group Elevate Honors™ 2025.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) at Mastek
Where every Mastekeer belongs, thrives, and leads.
Our Belief
To build a workplace where every Mastekeer - regardless of who they are or where they come from - belongs, grows, and leads.
At Mastek, DEIB is not a program - it is a conviction. We believe our people are most powerful when they are free to be fully themselves. With Mastekeers across 40+ countries, our diversity is our greatest competitive advantage: it fuels the creativity and empathy that enables us to engineer excellence for our clients and communities.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to individual growth, dignity of labor, and an inclusive culture where every voice matters and every contribution counts.
At Mastek, we are committed to individual growth, diversity, and ensuring that every member of Mastek is valued and empowered to excel.
Umang Nahata
Group CEO - MastekWhat DEIB Means to Us
Four interconnected commitments that together create the conditions for every person to do their best work.
Equity
Ensuring fair access, opportunity and resources for every Mastekeer by actively removing systemic barriers.
Inclusion
Creating an environment where every individual is welcomed, heard and empowered to contribute.
Belonging
Fostering psychological safety and meaningful connections that empower every Mastekeer to be their authentic self.
By the Numbers
5,000+
Mastekeers globally
40+
Countries represented
76%
GPTW score - above global avg
5X
Great Place to Work certified
In our latest Great Place to Work survey, 85% of Mastekeers confirmed that management actively promotes inclusive behavior and avoids discrimination, and 81% said they can be themselves at work.
Voices from Our DEIB Council
Our DEIB Council brings together senior leaders across functions and geographies to champion inclusion across every dimension of Mastek's operations.
Inclusion at Mastek is not a policy we enforce - it is a culture we choose to build, every day. When we celebrate the individuality of each Mastekeer and create space for diverse perspectives to lead, we don't just become a better workplace; we become a better business.
Prajakta Talvelkar
Chief Marketing Officer & DEIB Council Member - Mastek
A truly inclusive organization is also an ethical one. At Mastek, our commitment to DEIB is inseparable from our commitment to compliance, fairness, and doing right by every Mastekeer - regardless of who they are or where they come from.
Vimal Dangri
Chief Human Resouce Officer & Genral Counsel & DEIB Council Member - MastekOur Focus Areas
Gender Equity & Women's Empowerment
Women are essential architects of the digital future. Mastek has made accelerating gender equity a strategic priority - in representation, leadership, pay, and opportunity.
- ReShine at Mastek is a return-to-work initiative designed to support women who are re-entering the workforce after a career break, by providing structured guidance, skill-building opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive environment for a smooth transition.
- Regular pay equity audits across all geographies, with commitment to remediate any identified gaps.
- Mastek has been recognized as one of the Best Organizations for Women (ET Edge, 2026).
LGBTQIA+ Inclusion & Allyship
Every Mastekeer has the right to bring their whole self to work. Mastek is committed to safe, celebratory, and structurally supportive environments for LGBTQIA+ colleagues.
- Gender Reassignment Policy: Comprehensive support covering medical leave, name/pronoun changes, and workspace accommodations.
- Company-wide allyship training.
- Pride celebrations and candid conversation initiatives.
- Mastek Encircle, our ERG network for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies, demonstrates our commitment to inclusion by driving awareness, nurturing allyship, and creating a culture where every individual feels valued and respected.
Disability Inclusion
At Mastek, we are committed to building an environment where everyone can thrive, regardless of physical, cognitive, sensory, or mental health conditions. Our focus is on creating accessible, inclusive, and supportive workplaces for all Mastekeers.
- Maintain physical accessibility standards across Mastek offices.
- Support flexible work arrangements to meet diverse needs.
- Conduct neurodiversity awareness and sensitization initiatives.
- Enable access to mental health and well-being support for employees.
Racial Justice & Cultural Equity
With colleagues across 40+ countries, we actively ensure no Mastekeer faces discrimination based on race, ethnicity, nationality, caste, or religion.
- Zero-tolerance discrimination policy with accessible whistleblower reporting ([email protected]).
- Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) aligned to local laws, including India's POSH Act.
- Cross-cultural competency training and a Global Inclusion Calendar celebrating events year-round.
Key Programs & Initiatives
Provide structured returnship opportunities for women re-entering the workforce.
Candid Conversations, Unconscious bias training for people managers/leaders to recognize and mitigate bias in hiring, promotion, and everyday decisions.
Year-round celebration of cultural and heritage events - Pride Month, IWD, Diwali, Black History Month, and more.
SHEROES is an initiative for women employees that fosters an inclusive environment by enabling meaningful dialogue, connection, and participation across locations.
Mastek Encircle: Promotes LGBTQIA+ inclusion by building awareness and allyship, ensuring employees feel respected and valued at work.
A key initiative, ONWARDS & UPWARDS – Emerging Women Leaders Program, reflects a strong step towards strengthening our pipeline of women leaders, reaffirming our commitment to fostering an inclusive and future-ready leadership ecosystem.
LEAD Program is a structured development phase that follows the Onwards & Upwards program, focusing on continued capability building for women participants through targeted sessions and learning interventions.
Same-Sex Insurance: Extends equal health benefits to employees’ same-sex partners, ensuring equitable coverage.
Global DEIB Policy: Promotes a fair and inclusive workplace by preventing discrimination and ensuring equal opportunity.
Parental Leave Policy: Supports employees with structured time-off, enabling balance between personal and professional responsibilities.
Gender Reassignment Policy: Provides support to LGBTQIA+ employees during their transition, ensuring a respectful work environment.
Menstrual Leave: Offers one paid leave per month to women employees across India, supporting wellbeing and inclusivity.
Inclusive Leadership
Inclusive leadership is an expectation of every manager at Mastek - not a competency reserved for HR. Our VECTOR values (Velocity, Empowerment, Collaboration, Trust, Ownership, Respect) are the behavioral backbone of our inclusive culture.
Leaders are held accountable through inclusion of metrics in performance reviews, mandatory unconscious bias training, and regular pulse surveys that give real-time feedback on team culture.
We strive to create a workplace culture of belongingness, where every voice is heard, every contribution is valued, and well-being is prioritized.
Vimal Dangri
Chief Human Resouce Officer & Genral Counsel & DEIB Council Member - MastekDEIB Beyond Our Walls
Through the Mastek Foundation - established in 2002, a decade before CSR became a regulatory requirement - we invest in equity and inclusion at the community level:
Women's empowerment
Livelihood programs, skill development, and health initiatives for underserved women and girls.
Education access
Scholarships and digital literacy for underrepresented communities.
GIA (Gratitude is Attitude)
Employee payroll giving to charity partners across India, UK, US, and the Middle East.
Award & Recognition
Great Place to Work® – 5 Countries
Certified in India, UK, USA, KSA, and UAE (2025). 76% GPTW score - well above global benchmarks.
Best Organization for Women
ET Edge recognition (2026) validating Mastek's lived culture of gender equity.
VECTOR Culture Recognition
85% of employees affirm active inclusion by management; 81% report they can be themselves at work.
