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By Smruthi.S With the advent of the digital age and unprecedented times like COVID-19 , we have acquired novel ways of working, implementing new tools, and ways of communication. But along with it, the fixed connectivity has given way to a disturbing phenomenon: cyberbullying and online harassment in the workplace. Unlike traditional bullying, which mostly happens within the offices, online...

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...

By Sneha Chandna Metaphorically, a workplace is a microcosm of our society. Thus, it embodies and projects all the character traits of the current social scenario which means that whatever beliefs, ideas, taboos are prevalent in society will automatically be part of a workplace. Additionally, since a workplace is the coming together of people from diverse age groups, gender, region,...

By Meenakshi Vuppuluri & Sannati More What do you do if you see your colleague on a dating app? What if they mention their sexual orientation, which is not something you knew? Do you right swipe your office crush on a dating app? With the current influx of new-age dating practices, which are also widely common in terms of all the dating app usage, new understanding towards workplace...

By Akshaya Rajaraman In the pursuit of a more just and equitable society, it is imperative to recognize the paramount importance of empowering women to vocalize their experiences of sexual harassment. From early childhood to the workplace, women have been subjected to various forms of harassment, ranging from explicit demands for sexual favors to unwarranted explicit communications.The...

PoSH Act Non-Compliance and its Impact on Workplace Culture in India The Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act of 2013 was introduced in India to create a safe and respectful workplace for all employees. Despite the introduction of this law, sexual harassment continues to be a major issue in many Indian workplaces. Here’s how a business in India that failed to comply with the PoSH...

Important Announcement on the Supreme Court Directives – Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplaces Act (PoSH Act) of 2013 The Supreme Court of India in a recent judgement spoke about the status of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (PoSH Act). It said that even a decade after its introduction, the adoption and implementation...

Sexual harassment happens in different forms and is a widespread issue that affects all women worldwide, regardless of their profession. But, when we talk about sexual harassment at the workplace, we mainly refer to three major types of sexual harassment.   Types of sexual harassment in workplace Quid pro quo harassment takes place when a manager or supervisor demands sexual favours directly...

As businesses strive to succeed in today’s fast-paced and competitive market, it is crucial to invest in employee engagement and recognition as well as reward and recognise organisations that are invested in building a culture of safety and respect at their workplaces. The KelpHR PoSH Awards® were instituted in 2020 to recognize organizations that have successfully created and maintained a...

Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) — we all claim to know what this is about, and so this is a niggling question in everyone’s mind. Why does the messaging have to be reinforced? In actuality, PoSH isn’t just a one-time affair. Why? Let’s take a closer look at our own country India. It is a diverse nation with a slew of different cultures. Each has its peculiar mannerisms and...