[responsivevoice_button] Considering the quick and drastic shift in our work environments because of the deadly pandemic we are in, has undoubtedly brought many issues in the virtual world to the forefront. This includes sexual harassment and other cybercrimes. According to a survey conducted by Southeast Asia, Freedom of Expression Network and the Never Okay Project,… Continue reading POSH Updates – The POSH Act Now Includes a Virtual Workplace as Well
Category: Sexual Harassment
POSH Updates – Ruling States to Flirt with a Junior not Acceptable for a Judge
[responsivevoice_button] Recently, the Supreme Court refused to “entertain a petition” filed by a former judge from Madhya Pradesh, refuting the case filed by a junior on allegations of sexual harassment. The counsel on behalf of the petitioner read out the inappropriate Whatsapp messages that were sent out by the judge to the lady judicial officer.… Continue reading POSH Updates – Ruling States to Flirt with a Junior not Acceptable for a Judge
POSH Updates – Same-gender Complaints Not Excluded in the POSH Act
[responsivevoice_button] The Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act 2013 has been exposed to several changes in the recent past to tailor the law to make it more inclusive. The PoSH Act, since its inception, has been a gender-specific law, and only women could benefit from the legal recourse provided by the Act. The Calcutta High Court… Continue reading POSH Updates – Same-gender Complaints Not Excluded in the POSH Act
How Bystander Intervention Can Prevent Sexual Harassment at Workplaces
[responsivevoice_button] While companies have increased focus on PoSH compliance to create a safer workplace for employees, anti-sexual harassment training can help companies create preventive measures in place. Bystander intervention is an integral aspect of policy alignment that helps combat sexual harassment in workplaces. The bystander effect is a common psychological effect that hinders people from… Continue reading How Bystander Intervention Can Prevent Sexual Harassment at Workplaces
How Decision Makers can Avoid Microaggressions During Job Interviews
[responsivevoice_button] Microaggressions are the result of biases that influence behavioural, environmental and verbal actions. These actions moreover influence and play into systemic forms of discrimination towards marginalised employee groups within the workplace. Microaggressions occur due to a lack of acknowledgement of unconscious biases that impact behaviours. These not only occur within workplaces but can also… Continue reading How Decision Makers can Avoid Microaggressions During Job Interviews
How Equity Measures Pave the Way for Inclusive Workplaces
[responsivevoice_button] Equity measures are a simple way to create more opportunity for marginalised sections within workplaces. Within diversity and inclusion mandates, they play an important role in building a culture that not only promotes inclusivity but also harbours higher productivity for the business. Moreover, they are also an important method to address biases within workplaces.… Continue reading How Equity Measures Pave the Way for Inclusive Workplaces
Importance of Gender Sensitization in Workplaces
[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Tanisha Johari Before starting off with what pertains to gender sensitivity, let’s look at the difference between sex and gender. Although both terms are closely related and used as synonyms, they are actually different from each other. According to WHO sex refers to biological and physiological characteristics that define men and women.… Continue reading Importance of Gender Sensitization in Workplaces
The Interaction Between Diversity and Inclusion Mandates and WFH
[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Aahil Sheikh With Covid-19 forcing companies to move their operations online, there has been a celebration of the ‘Work From Home’ culture. Avoiding long commutes and maintaining a healthy work-life balance have been cited as just a few reasons why WFH may be the future of work. But there are downsides to… Continue reading The Interaction Between Diversity and Inclusion Mandates and WFH
Addressing Biases at the Workplace: A Conversation with Industry Experts
[responsivevoice_button] Ungender organised a conversation around addressing biases in workplaces. The speakers in the panel included, Tina Vinod (Global Head, DE&I, ThoughtWorks), Richa Singh (AVP HR – Diversity and Inclusion, Max Life Insurance), Lakshmi Sreenivasan (Psychotherapist) and Ritushree Panigrahi (Lead, Project 100, Ungender). The panel discussed what biases are, how biases affect diversity and inclusion… Continue reading Addressing Biases at the Workplace: A Conversation with Industry Experts
How Workplaces can Adapt Better with Capacity Building
[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Diya Maria Abraham Corporations have slowly been shifting work online and expanding their reliance on virtual workplace tools in the recent past. However, the current global health crisis pushed this process into overdrive, disrupting the personal and professional balance. Everyone, from entry-level associates to CEOs work from the confines of their homes… Continue reading How Workplaces can Adapt Better with Capacity Building
