NEW DELHI, Feb 28 : In a step towards gender equality at the workplace, retail major Amazon India on Wednesday announced the launch of Women in Night Shifts (WINS) at its sort centre in Haryana.
Amazon had earlier enabled night shift operations for women across select sites in Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana and Punjab.
The retailer said that it has actively engaged with state governments to advocate for equal work opportunity for all.
“In some states in India, regulations prohibit the employment of women in night shifts in warehousing operations facilities primarily stemming from concerns about women’s safety and wellbeing,” Amazon noted.
Explaining about the decision, Liju Thomas, Director of HR, India Operations, Amazon India. said, ” We believe in creating equal opportunities and addressing barriers that women face in the workplace and are thankful to the government for their support in enabling women to work in night shifts”.
“The launch of WINS reiterates our commitment to promoting gender equality and nurturing a safe work environment for our employees and associates,” he added.
Thomas said we intend to extend this initiative to other sites in Haryana, reinforcing our commitment to a diverse and secure work environment”.
“The Government of Haryana has diligently worked to enact policies enabling women to access equal work opportunities, fostering a more inclusive and equitable workforce. These efforts are a significant stride towards gender equality and workplace safety.” Dushyant Chautala, Deputy Chief Minister said.
The company said, “Amazon India will continue to engage with government authorities to secure approvals for women to work in night shifts across various locations, advocating for support mechanisms to enable women to do so”.
“This initiative marks another step forward in our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion at Amazon and providing them a safe working environment,” it stated. (UNI)
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