Prevention of Sexual Harassment Tag

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a deeply complex issue that transcends mere attraction or desire. At its core, it’s often about power dynamics that perpetuate an environment of intimidation and vulnerability. This article delves into the link between power dynamics and sexual harassment, supported by compelling statistics and historical anecdotes, while offering insights on...

By Amoolya Narayan and VNS Meenakshi Sexual harassment is a deeply sensitive issue, laden with societal stigma and profound implications for both the accused and the victim. Preserving confidentiality in sexual harassment reporting procedures is paramount to safeguarding the privacy and dignity of the individuals involved. By ensuring confidentiality, we can create an environment that empowers...

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...

Sexual harassment is a pervasive problem in the workplace, affecting millions of individuals every year. While many people associate sexual harassment with overt and explicit behaviors, such as physical assault and inappropriate touching, it can also manifest in more subtle ways. In fact, many cases of sexual harassment go unreported because the behavior is not immediately recognized as...

How to Enhance your Company’s Anti-Sexual Harassment Training   At the beginning of a training program on Anti-Sexual Harassment, the trainer enthusiastically asked us ‘What do you expect from this session?’ Our group, noisy till then, miraculously turned silent in response. Each one expecting the other to answer. Finally, a senior employee salvaged the situation by providing a...

At the end of a glitzy office party, a few of us colleagues who were good friends continued the party at one of our houses. Taking a break from the regular boss-bashing, we instead, tore apart a senior leader who we noticed had got close to a female worker at the party. For, all of us had observed the senior leader hold the lady close while welcoming her; while introducing her as a top...

A recent news report shares how the McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook was fired because of his ‘consensual relationship’ with an employee. The Board acted swiftly to ensure transparency. Closer home, in India, the incidents that surrounded Phaneesh Murthy’s removal first from Infosys and then iGATE are in a similar vein. At iGATE, Mr Murthy was believed to be in a consensual relationship with...

“If you think compliance is expensive, try non-compliance” The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act of 2013 (“Act”) provides protection to women against sexual harassment at workplace. It enlists certain compliances that needs to be ensured by every organisation with ten or more employees. This leads the mind to most natural occurring way of...