Startek® Honduras has earned the Women Empowerment Dragon certification from the Awards of Happiness® Firm, underscoring its dedication to creating equal opportunities and inclusive workplaces. This recognition is based on employee feedback and validated evidence of policies that promote women’s leadership, safety, and growth across the organization.
Certification Rooted in Employee Experience
The certification process evaluates both formal workplace policies and cultural practices through an organizational happiness test. Startek® Honduras excelled in areas of inclusive hiring, leadership development, workplace safety, and employee well-being, ensuring that women experience empowerment in both policy and practice.
Leadership Perspective
“Fostering the growth of women is critical to building high-performing teams and resilient businesses,” said SM Gupta, Global Chief People Officer at Startek®. He emphasized that HR initiatives in Honduras—ranging from leadership pathways to flexible work policies—are designed collaboratively with stakeholders and reinforced by everyday practices that employees themselves validate.
Strengthening Employer Brand
The recognition enhances Startek’s position as a progressive and people-first employer in Honduras. By prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), the company aims to create career pathways that enable women to thrive while contributing to improved outcomes for clients.
About Awards of Happiness®
The Awards of Happiness® initiative honors organizations that prioritize employee happiness, well-being, and sustainable success, recognizing companies that foster environments where people feel valued and empowered.
About Startek®
Startek® is a global leader in customer experience management, with operations spanning 13 countries and a workforce of 38,000 employees. With more than 35 years of expertise, the company delivers digital transformation and customer experience solutions across industries, helping brands connect with customers through innovation, empathy, and operational excellence.
