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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...

Sexual harassment is a pervasive problem in the workplace, affecting millions of individuals every year. While many people associate sexual harassment with overt and explicit behaviors, such as physical assault and inappropriate touching, it can also manifest in more subtle ways. In fact, many cases of sexual harassment go unreported because the behavior is not immediately recognized as...

After reading an amazing article by Dulini Fernando and Ajnesh Prasad on “How Managers, Co-workers, and HR Pressure Women to Stay Silent About Harassment” made me think of Kripa, the smart recruit, whose short stint in our team was marked with turbulence. Kripa was hired to provide Senior Management with daily operations numbers. To ensure that Kripa’s dashboard did not throw any surprises,...

At the end of a glitzy office party, a few of us colleagues who were good friends continued the party at one of our houses. Taking a break from the regular boss-bashing, we instead, tore apart a senior leader who we noticed had got close to a female worker at the party. For, all of us had observed the senior leader hold the lady close while welcoming her; while introducing her as a top...

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...