At BigShor, diversity, equity, and inclusion are important to how we build our team and workplace culture. This page outlines our approach to staffing, hiring, and employment practices, and how we work toward fair and inclusive representation across the organisation.

This report supports transparency and aligns with Google News publisher expectations around organisational diversity.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Employment

BigShor is committed to:

  • Providing equal employment opportunities
  • Building a diverse and inclusive workforce
  • Fostering a respectful and safe work environment
  • Making employment decisions based on merit, skills, and performance

We believe diverse teams lead to better journalism, creativity, and decision-making.

Hiring & Recruitment Practices

Our hiring practices aim to be fair and inclusive:

  • Job opportunities are shared openly and transparently
  • Candidates are evaluated based on qualifications and role requirements
  • Discrimination based on gender, caste, religion, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, age, or background is not tolerated
  • Hiring decisions are made without bias and with consistency

We strive to widen access to opportunities wherever possible.

Workplace Inclusion

Once hired, BigShor works to ensure:

  • A respectful and collaborative workplace culture
  • Equal access to growth, learning, and advancement
  • Fair compensation practices aligned with role and responsibility
  • Zero tolerance for harassment, bullying, or discrimination

Concerns can be raised through internal or official communication channels.

Freelancers, Contributors & Creators

BigShor works with freelancers, contributors, and creators across news and entertainment.

  • We aim to engage talent from diverse backgrounds
  • Selection is based on quality, relevance, and professionalism
  • Contributors are treated with respect and fairness

Leadership & Decision-Making

We recognise the importance of diversity in leadership:

  • Leadership roles are assigned based on experience and capability
  • Diverse perspectives are encouraged in decision-making
  • We work toward balanced representation as the organisation grows

Data & Reporting

As a growing digital media organisation:

  • BigShor may not publicly disclose detailed demographic statistics at all times
  • We focus on policy-driven inclusion rather than quotas
  • This page may be updated as reporting practices evolve

Feedback & Accountability

We welcome feedback related to staffing and workplace diversity.

Concerns or suggestions may be shared through the official channels listed on our Contact Us page.

All feedback is reviewed responsibly.

Continuous Improvement

Diversity and inclusion are ongoing commitments.

  • Policies are reviewed periodically
  • Practices evolve with organisational growth
  • We aim to improve transparency and representation over time

Our Responsibility

BigShor is committed to building a workplace that values fairness, opportunity, and respect. Inclusive staffing practices support our mission to responsibly inform and engage audiences across news and entertainment.

Last updated: 2025