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CANADA’S BEST DIVERSITY EMPLOYERS (2025)
Capgemini leads with diversity and belonging
Jaya Sravanam, recruiting
leader, says she felt valued and
respected from the moment she
joined Capgemini. Early on, she
had the opportunity to host the
first Capgemini Explore event,
aimed at fostering connection,
learning and engagement across
the company.
Satish Surendran, chief operating officer (left), Tom Mosseau, president and managing director (middle), and
Jaya Sravanam, Canada recruiting leader (right), at Capgemini.
W
hen he first encountered Capgemini
Canada, Satish
Surendran was
drawn to its commitment to investing in employees and its “Get the
future you want” vision. He has
seen this dedication play out over
his 11 years with the company.
“Success starts with people.
Everyone should feel valued and
supported,” says Surendran, now
chief operating officer. “For that,
a commitment to diversity and
inclusion is critical. It increases
the feeling of acceptance and
improves morale, retention and
job satisfaction. I love going to
work every day and to me, that
sense of belonging is key.”
Fostering this feeling of
inclusion starts from the employee
candidate process through initiatives like targeted recruitment
programs and partnerships with
diverse talent pools, including
newcomers and underrepresented
groups. Capgemini’s diversity
referral campaign doubles
the bonus for employees who
recommend a diverse candidate.
The business and technology
transformation company also
has mandatory unconscious bias
training for all interviewers.
Surendran is sponsoring
the company’s pursuit of PAIR
(Partnership Accreditation in
Indigenous Relations) bronze
certification. This third-party certification program confirms corporate performance in Indigenous
relations and demonstrates that a
company is a good business partner and committed to prosperity
in Indigenous communities.
“Diverse perspectives lead to
better problem solving and innovation and help companies like
ours stay competitive,” Surendran
says. “Our customer base is global
and spans multiple industries,
so we need a diverse workforce
to better understand different
cultural backgrounds and market
needs.”
It also helps attract top talent,
he adds. “Job seekers, especially
younger generations, are increasingly looking for organizations
that demonstrate a better
commitment to diversity, equity
and inclusion.”
At Capgemini,
diversity and
inclusion are woven
into the fabric of our
culture, not checked
off a list. We’re
creating a workplace
where everyone
has equal access to
opportunities and
feels empowered to
contribute.”
— Jaya Sravanam
Canada Recruiting Leader
“This experience stood out
because of the incredible
support from our leadership,
who inspired me to take charge,
and the collective energy of
working alongside so many
talented teams,” Sravanam says.
“It exemplified the culture of
inclusivity and teamwork at
Capgemini. I had the space to lead
and grow, which reinforced for
me that this is a workplace that
nurtures potential and celebrates
impact.”
Sravanam is a member of
Women at Capgemini, an employee resource group dedicated
to empowering and supporting
