Startek® Honduras Achieves Women Empowerment Certification from Awards of Happiness
In a landmark recognition, Startek® Honduras has proudly secured the Women Empowerment Dragon certification from the esteemed Awards of Happiness. This certification stands as a testament to the company’s unwavering commitment to promoting a culture that supports gender equity, safety, and inclusivity. Driven by extensive employee feedback and evaluated through their Organizational Happiness Test, Startek has been recognized for both its formal policies and the experiential reality of its workplace culture.
The Women Empowerment Dragon certification highlights the importance of providing equitable opportunities for women within organizations. By recognizing organizations that not only advocate for women's leadership but also ensure that such advocacy is backed by evidence in everyday practices, this certification emphasizes the real impact that supportive workplace policies can have.
SM Gupta, the Global Chief People Officer at Startek, emphasized the significance of this achievement in a statement, saying, "At Startek, advancing women's growth is integral to building high-performing teams and resilient businesses. Our initiatives in Honduras, focusing on inclusive hiring and leadership development, are crafted collaboratively across all levels to ensure a safe and flexible working environment for our female employees. This certification confirms that our employees genuinely experience these commitments in their daily work lives."
The recognition not only highlights Startek's dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) but also strengthens its brand as an employer of choice in Honduras. In a competitive job market, having a solid commitment to fostering a welcoming environment can make a significant difference in attracting and retaining top talent.
Startek's proactive approach to developing inclusive HR programs—aimed at ensuring safety, well-being, and professional flexibility—has demonstrated positive outcomes both for employees and for the organization’s performance metrics. This comprehensive strategy not only empowers women but also contributes to the overall enhancement of team dynamics and business resilience.
As part of a global leader in customer experience management, Startek® has made it their mission over the last 35 years to support businesses across industries in enhancing customer interactions through innovative and empathetic solutions. Operating in 13 countries and employing around 38,000 associates, Startek’s efforts toward cultivating a meaningful and fulfilling workplace culture are now validated by this recognition, encouraging further advancements in their DEI strategies.
The Awards of Happiness initiative is dedicated to acknowledging organizations that prioritize creating a positive work environment conducive to employee happiness and well-being. By honoring Startek, they spotlight the operational policies and everyday practices that contribute to a thriving workplace.
For those looking to learn more about Startek® and their commitment to customer experience excellence, further information is available on their official website: www.startek.com, along with professional updates on LinkedIn.
Startek Honduras’s receipt of the Women Empowerment Dragon certification underscores a crucial element of this modern workforce landscape: the urgent need for organizations to adapt their cultures in ways that not only comply with social expectations but resonate deeply with their employees’ lived experiences. As companies like Startek pave the way for policy innovation and create pathways for marginalized groups, they set a powerful example for others to follow. This growth not only benefits workers but enhances client outcomes, reinforcing the core mission of achieving greater customer success through empowered teams.