IRBI ranks the top 100 BSE-listed companies on their performance on five parameters—inclusive supply chain, community as stakeholders, community development, employee dignity and human rights and non-discrimination at the workplace. In ensuring non-discrimination of employees at workplace, IRBI finds that the public sector companies are placed better than the private companies. Out of top 100 BSE-listed firms, 75 companies have recognized the principle of non-discrimination and equal opportunities in recruitment. Likewise, only six companies have recognized providing benefits such as PF and medical insurance to its contractual employees. Just eight companies disclosed on assessing the situation of worker rights and labour issues in core businesses.

Source: Mint February 25, 2018 19:18 UTC