Prevention of Sexual Harassment(POSH)

A program aimed at creating a safe and respectful workplace by educating employees on recognizing, preventing, and reporting sexual harassment, and ensuring compliance with legal guidelines to foster a harassment-free environment.

Course Objective

The objective of this Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) course is to create a respectful and safe workplace by:

• Educating Employees: Raising awareness about sexual harassment in the workplace and its various forms.
• Promoting Legal Compliance: Ensuring participants understand the legal framework, including India’s POSH Act, 2013, and how it applies to their professional environment.
• Empowering Response and Reporting: Empowering employees to recognize and respond to incidents of sexual harassment and know the procedures for reporting them.
• Cultivating a Respectful Culture: Fostering an organizational culture that values respect, dignity, and equality among all employees.

Course Content

• Introduction to POSH
• Understanding Sexual Harassment
• POSH Act, 2013 – Legal Framework
• Roles and Responsibilities in POSH Compliance
• Prevention and Reporting Mechanisms
• Investigative Process
• Consequences of Sexual Harassment
• Creating a Positive Workplace Culture
• Case Studies and Scenarios
• Assessment and Feedback

Industry Job roles

All employees, including management and supervisors, are encouraged to participate to foster an inclusive and respectful workplace culture.

• Recognize and prevent sexual harassment.
• Understand the legal framework and organizational procedures.
• Know how to report incidents and support affected individuals.
• Contribute positively to creating a respectful work environment.