PoSH Complaints Tag

By Akshaya Rajaraman Sexual harassment, by definition, encompasses any unwanted sexual behavior that causes fear, offense, humiliation, or distress to an individual, or is intended to do so. This type of harassment can manifest in various forms, including physical and verbal actions. Enduring such harassment can lead to severe consequences for the victim’s mental health and overall...

Workplace retaliation in the aftermath of confronting sexual harassment is an unfortunate reality for many individuals.  Understanding Workplace Retaliation Workplace retaliation occurs when an employee faces adverse actions or treatment as a result of reporting or confronting sexual harassment. This can manifest in various forms, such as demotion, isolation, unwarranted criticism, or even...

The Human Resources (HR) function is a support function that interacts and engages with every vertical in an organization. Although HR might not have the primary responsibility of investigating or resolving complaints, its support function involves strategic influence, skillful navigation of workplace dynamics, and maintaining a delicate equilibrium between employees and management....

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a deeply complex issue that transcends mere attraction or desire. At its core, it’s often about power dynamics that perpetuate an environment of intimidation and vulnerability. This article delves into the link between power dynamics and sexual harassment, supported by compelling statistics and historical anecdotes, while offering insights on...

By Amoolya Narayan and VNS Meenakshi Sexual harassment is a deeply sensitive issue, laden with societal stigma and profound implications for both the accused and the victim. Preserving confidentiality in sexual harassment reporting procedures is paramount to safeguarding the privacy and dignity of the individuals involved. By ensuring confidentiality, we can create an environment that empowers...

Consultants who guide organizations to comply with the ‘Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013’ tend to hear similar questions from clients.  Clients often ask at the end of an assignment – ‘So, are we all set now? Is there anything else we need to do from our side?’  These questions stem from not wanting to fall short in their...

While climbing down the stairs at the office, a kind co-worker slapped a bug off my behind. He showed me the dead bug, and I profusely thanked him. Over the next couple of months, I stumbled upon stories of three other colleagues who had experienced an ‘altruistic’ co-worker crush a bug either off their shoulder, back or behind. Like me, they had felt indebted to him for his timely help. On...

How to Enhance your Company’s Anti-Sexual Harassment Training   At the beginning of a training program on Anti-Sexual Harassment, the trainer enthusiastically asked us ‘What do you expect from this session?’ Our group, noisy till then, miraculously turned silent in response. Each one expecting the other to answer. Finally, a senior employee salvaged the situation by providing a...

As the workplace becomes more and more diverse, there are several pros as well as some cons that arise. The unconscious biases start manifesting themselves in a bigger way when different people come together in teams. One of the ways in which such a bias shows up is sexual harassment because of preconceived gender notions. Companies have identified this as a big concern area but most of them...