Posh Training For Employees in India

Introduction Workplace sexual harassment results in employee attrition and is a serious issue that affects many employees around the world. Seven out of ten women who leave a workplace due to an experience of workplace sexual harassment do so without informing their employer.  This is a troubling statistic that raises questions about why so many victims of workplace sexual harassment do not come forward. In this article, we will explore some of the reasons why employees do not file a complaint of workplace sexual harassment, AND, as an employer, what is it that you can do to change this.  Reasons for not reporting workplace sexual harassment Fear of Retaliation One of the main reasons why employees do not file a complaint of workplace sexual harassment is fear of retaliation. Victims may worry that they will be retaliated against by their harasser, their supervisor, or other co-workers if they report the harassment.  Retaliation can take many forms, including being demoted, having hour

POSHADVO has been founded to help keep workplaces free of sexual abuse across all sectors in the country. POSHADVO firmly believes, as an organization, that sexual harassment is a serious denial of the right to equality, dignity and respect. Sexual abuse at work is something that most people routinely witness, but many do not openly speak about. Typically, this is for fear of losing their job, facing society's scorn, being caught up in never-ending court action or for other unspecified reasons. Gender equality in all dimensions is a basic human right and the Constitution of India (“Constitution”) guarantees all its citizens equality of status and opportunity. Sexual harassment is considered as a violation of a woman’s fundamental right to equality, which right is guaranteed by Articles 14 and 15 of the Constitution. The Constitution also provides every citizen the ‘right to practice or carry out any occupation, trade or business, which includes the right to a safe environment, free