At Ungender, we often meet people after they have already been appointed to the Internal Committee. The appointment letter has been issued, their name has been shared internally, and somewhere between a calendar invite and a policy document, they have realised that they are now an “IC member.” What usually follows is not confidence, but… Continue reading You’ve Been Appointed to the Internal Committee for the First Time
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PoSH External Members: Where Duty Ends and Liability Begins
External Members were introduced into the PoSH framework to strengthen neutrality, but over time, their role has become layered with expectation, ambiguity, and risk. Organisations rely on them for both expertise and legitimacy, while complainants and respondents look to them for reassurance that the process is fair. The Karnataka High Court’s recent order finally addresses… Continue reading PoSH External Members: Where Duty Ends and Liability Begins
In-depth exploration of the role of External Members in PoSH Committee
In my ongoing interactions with HR professionals charged with upholding Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) laws, a clear and concerning trend often surfaces: the inadequate involvement of top-tier leadership in PoSH initiatives. The efficacy of PoSH committees critically depends not merely on adhering to procedures but on robust advocacy from the highest levels of the… Continue reading In-depth exploration of the role of External Members in PoSH Committee
