Maximise the benefits of Counselling for employees
What is counselling? Counselling refers to a process that psychologically empowers individuals to gain control on their mental health or well-being. Counselling increases self-awareness and a sense of well-being and also an understanding of the resources that he or she can use. When can one seek counselling? Anyone who is struggling with a personal concern can seek counselling. Example:...
How to drive 100% completion of e-learning from employees?
Ever noticed the subdued groans in the air, when corporate e-learnings are launched? You find employees gravitating towards thinking of them as a burden, and managers and HR dreading achieving 100% completion from employees. Employees, in their defense, quote the lack of time, the irrelevance of the training, incompatible infrastructure, and more. Well, the occasional lack of motivation and...
Mental wellness support for employees during a pandemic
Ravi wanted to buy a luxury car, against the wishes of his conservative family. The increase in EMI would be taken care of in the upcoming hike and would offset tax. Couldn’t they see it? Grudgingly, they eventually agreed and Ravi was finally getting to live his childhood dream! Alas, a week after he excitedly bought the new car, the unthinkable happened. A dangerous virus that seemed to be...
How can working women build their leadership presence?
Lalitha’s meeting with her new set of stakeholders ended badly. She didn’t anticipate a coup d’état of sorts. She exited the room with all the poise she could gather and rushed to the adjacent library with tears threatening to tumble down. Seated inside the library, her colleague Rohit, graciously walked out to give her some space. Later, Rohit suggested – ‘Lalitha, people can...
Instituting a Competent Internal Committee
Rupa, an HR Manager, was winding up her work for the day, when she received an unexpected call from the Head-HR, Arka. Arka asked Rupa to accompany him to a branch office the next day, as part of the Internal Complaints Committee (IC), as an allegation of sexual harassment against the Branch Head required an IC member unfamiliar with both parties. Arka instructed Rupa to maintain strict...
5 Signs Your WFH Colleague Endures Domestic Violence
Karan noticed his new hire Richa avail frequent leave. Was single-handedly managing career and kids, amplified by the absence of a husband traveling on work, taking a toll on her? He tried to broach the topic but she politely sidestepped it. Soon, Richa didn’t turn up for work, requesting additional leave. Sensing a growing resentment within the team to Richa’s whimsical routine and to find...
KelpHR Survey on Awareness & Prevalence of Sexual Harassment – Industry Report 2019
KelpHR Industry Report 2019 - PoSH
Now is the time for men to support women with household chores
Results from the survey done by KelpHR responded by 247 working people from across India comprising of 36.4% male and 62.8% female across PAN India. Getting her Navratri guests acquainted with one other, Vidhya introduced her retired neighbor – Mrs. Savithri, as a lady who had enjoyed a great career in addition to handling all the responsibilities that came with a joint-family. ‘What’s...
Being Compliant with the PoSH Law is just the Beginning
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...
