Being in the HR sector for over 23 years, Shirin has gained expertise in the field and has been trying to make workplaces diverse. She focuses on how inclusion and diversity in the workplace can benefit any company and help compete at a global level.
According to a 2018 study by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) increasing the diversity of leadership teams leads to more and better innovation, and improved financial performance. At Ingersoll Rand, Shirin says, the aim is to build and sustain a corporate culture that fosters values of mutual respect, cross-collaboration and inclusion, all of which is perceived as a shared responsibility that drives growth and innovation, and enhances operational excellence while making a positive impact in the lives of customers and communities.