[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Anuska Roy Sexual harassment survivors in workplaces can often be met with heavy triggers or insensitivity. This develops a cycle of apathetical interaction with workplaces and sexual harassment survivors. Internal as well as external communication that either ignores conversations around sexual harassment or uses heavily dislocated language alienates survivors within the workplace.… Continue reading Importance of Support Systems for Sexual Harassment Survivors within Workplaces
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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
Guide to Becoming A Safe Workplace
[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Diya Maria Abraham The Bold Type, first premiered in 2017 on American channel Freeform, was recently made available on Netflix India. It would be safe to say that the show has become the lockdown binge-watch for many. At first, it feels like you’re watching a combination of Sex and the City and… Continue reading Guide to Becoming A Safe Workplace
PoSH Act Protects Women Doing Online Internships From Sexual Harassment. Here’s How.
[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Ankit Kumar Padhy It has been over a year since people in the formal workforce switched to working from home because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Full time employees weren’t the only ones who made this switch – internships also became work-from-home. Lots of young people interact and coordinate with their supervisors online… Continue reading PoSH Act Protects Women Doing Online Internships From Sexual Harassment. Here’s How.
Benevolent, Hostile Or Casual Sexism? Understanding Gender Equality At Work Better
[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Priyanka Chakrabarty Sexism in the workplace can look like a male colleague cracking a joke about his female colleague leaving work early because she has errands to run or when he asks her to ‘calm down’ when they’re trying to make a point. Gender equality then There are many facets to sexism… Continue reading Benevolent, Hostile Or Casual Sexism? Understanding Gender Equality At Work Better
Sexual Harassment At Work : How Inefficient Policies Hinder Redressal Mechanisms
[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Tanisha Johari The #MeToo movement in India really brought the conversation on sexual harassment at work to the forefront. In the last couple of years, employers have been more vigilant in ensuring that they comply with the POSH Act, 2013. That said, the numbers indicate that there’s still a long way for… Continue reading Sexual Harassment At Work : How Inefficient Policies Hinder Redressal Mechanisms
5 Things Netflix’s Bombay Begums Got Wrong About Sexual Harassment Investigations
At Ungender, during our weekend ‘Learn’ sessions, we often discuss judgements and what companies did wrong which took them to court. Our motto has always been “comply, so you do not become an example in our session.” One such case study is luckily a piece of fiction but not further from reality. This month, Netflix… Continue reading 5 Things Netflix’s Bombay Begums Got Wrong About Sexual Harassment Investigations
POSH 101: 8 Duties The Employer Must Perform To Prevent Sexual Harassment At Work
[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Sheena Verma The POSH Act came into effect eight years ago and has since provided a framework that public and private organisations must comply with to prevent and address sexual harassment at the workplace. In this article, you will find the answers to when POSH compliance kicks in for a company, what… Continue reading POSH 101: 8 Duties The Employer Must Perform To Prevent Sexual Harassment At Work
POSH FAQ: What Happens When Someone Files A False Sexual Harassment Complaint?
[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Sheena Verma The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act also known as the POSH Act came into effect eight years ago and has since provided a framework that public and private organisations must comply with to prevent and address sexual harassment at the workplace. In this article,… Continue reading POSH FAQ: What Happens When Someone Files A False Sexual Harassment Complaint?
POSH FAQ: Can A Woman File An Anonymous Sexual Harassment Complaint At Work?
[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Avanti Deshpande Many women are hesitant to come forward with complaints of sexual harassment at workplaces due to various reasons, such as fear of retaliation from the accused, the employer, other colleagues; stigma, apprehension of not being taken seriously, and so on. Only Written Complaints Allowed? Section 9 of the Sexual Harassment… Continue reading POSH FAQ: Can A Woman File An Anonymous Sexual Harassment Complaint At Work?
