CSR And DEI Initiatives by LinkedIn in India

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives by LinkedIn in India

1. Mentor Together

   • Objective: Empowering young people from disadvantaged backgrounds through mentorship.

   • Projects: "Mentor To Go" platform providing digital career mentorship.

   • Impact: Over 27,000 mentors and mentees involved, with 35 companies encouraging employees to volunteer as mentors. Implemented in Karnataka, Telangana, and Maharashtra​ (LinkedIn I Global Impact)​.

2. Nabet India

   • Objective: Employment and empowerment of people with disabilities and the transgender community.

   • Projects: Skills-based training and job readiness programs for young people with disabilities.

   • Impact: Trained over 1,500 young people in IT and ITES skills​ (LinkedIn I Global Impact)​.

3. NIIT Foundation

   • Objective: Bridging the digital divide and teaching employable skills to underserved communities.

   • Projects: Courses in Cybersecurity and Internet of Things, supported by LinkedIn’s Coaches program.

   • Impact: Enhanced digital skills for young people from urban and rural areas​ (LinkedIn I Global Impact)​.

4. The/Nudge Institute

   • Objective: Creating livelihood opportunities and building societal resilience against economic shocks.

   • Projects: "Placement Coach" mentorship offering under the Future Perfect program.

   • Impact: Improved language abilities and employability for participants, with significant positive outcomes in the pilot cohort​ (LinkedIn I Global Impact)​.

5. Samhita

   • Objective: Solving socio-economic problems through collaboration and innovation.

   • Projects: REVIVE Alliance for supporting women micro-entrepreneurs and job seekers.

   • Impact: Benefitted 5,800 women with critical job readiness and digital skills​ (LinkedIn I Global Impact)​.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives by LinkedIn in India

1. Inclusive Leadership Programs

   • Objective: Promote diversity and inclusion within the organization.

   • Projects: DEI leadership training and workshops aimed at fostering inclusive work environments.

   • Impact: Enhanced understanding and implementation of DEI principles across various teams​ (World Economic Forum)​.

2. Supporting Diverse Talent

   • Objective: Empowering underrepresented groups through targeted programs.

   • Projects: Partnerships with organizations like Nabet India to provide training and job readiness skills to people with disabilities and the transgender community.

   • Impact: Increased employment opportunities and empowerment for marginalized communities​ (LinkedIn I Global Impact)​​ (World Economic Forum)​.

Linkedin Gender workforce ratio :

Sources :

Our 2021 Workforce Diversity Report (linkedin.com)