Full-Day Classroom Seminar
Employee Awareness Program on PoSH for Workplace Sensitization
Master Legal Compliance, Understand Redressal Mechanisms, and Build a Safe, Inclusive Work Environment for All Employees
The Programme
Programme Overview
Introduction
Course Overview
In today’s corporate landscape, it is legally mandatory to conduct POSH training. Failing to do so is a severe compliance failure; the organization can attract heavy penalties like a fine of INR 50000 for first time offence and cancellation of business license for repeated offence if the law is not followed. In addition, just having a law does not help. Many a times, women question whether a particular behavior can be counted as sexual harassment even after they felt uncomfortable or violated.
Organizing POSH training is a step towards protecting the rights of female employees and ensuring equality at the workplace. It is important for employees to know what is acceptable in the workplace, what constitutes to sexual harassment and what does not. This critical workplace sensitization program ensures that training must be given to all employees regardless of their gender or designation.
Outcomes
What You Will Learn
- Understand the legal definitions of ‘quid pro quo’ and ‘hostile work environment’.
- Identify exactly what constitutes violations by analyzing sexual harassment: physical vs. virtual.
- Navigate the Internal Committee (IC): Composition, Term, Removal.
- Prevent digital risks by applying tips to prevent online/virtual sexual harassment and preventive measures (also focusing on do’s and don’ts while working from home).
- Handle external threats by empowering employees in handling instances of harassment outside workplace like: Stalking, Voyeurism and using media for violating privacy etc.
- Recognize the consequences of filing a false complaint with malicious intent and the consequences of retaliation.
- Execute the correct process for filing Complaint and understand the complete redressal process.
Methodology
How We Teach
This highly interactive classroom session relies on practical scenarios and open dialogue to drive workplace sensitization. We utilize real-world case studies to help participants in understanding ‘unwelcome’ behavior and what may lead to sexual harassment. The workshop focuses heavily on empowering the workforce by emphasizing on purpose of the Law & policy and highlighting the critical importance of maintaining confidentiality throughout any investigation.
The Outcome
Impact & Audience
For the Organization
Organizational Impact
- Ensure Strict Compliance: Fulfill the mandate because it is legally mandatory to conduct POSH training , saving your business from heavy penalties like a fine of INR 50000 for first time offence and cancellation of business license for repeated offence.
- Mitigate Workplace Risk: Prevent toxic environments by clearly defining ‘quid pro quo’ and ‘hostile work environment’ for all staff members.
- Foster a Safe Culture: Actively organize programs to focus on protecting the rights of women employees and ensuring equality at the workplace, which aligns seamlessly with the values & mission of the Organization.
- Strengthen Redressal Systems: Build employee trust by structuring a compliant Internal Committee (IC) and establishing a clear process of filing complaint & redressal mechanism.
For the Individual
Personal Impact
- Build Confidence: Employees will know what to do if their colleagues are subjected to sexual harassment and understand the responsibilities of a someone who has witnessed harassment.
- Protect Your Boundaries: Gain absolute clarity on what is acceptable in the workplace, what constitutes to sexual harassment and what does not.
- Navigate Virtual Risks: Learn critical tips to prevent online/virtual sexual harassment and implement preventive measures (also focusing on do’s and don’ts while working from home).
- Understand Your Rights: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the rights and duties of each employee and the responsibilities of an employee in preventing sexual harassment in the organization.
Audience
Who Should Attend
- All Employees & Staff Members: Because the law states that training must be given to all employees regardless of their gender or designation.
- HR Professionals & Managers: To deeply understand Employee, Workplace etc. definitions and ensure organizational alignment.
- Internal Committee (IC) Members: To master the redressal process, understand the punishments for sexual harassment, and learn how to manage the consequences of filing a false complaint with malicious intent.
- Business Leaders & Directors: To drive the vision of organization by emphasizing on purpose of the Law & policy and the values & mission of the Organization.
Curriculum
Course Outline
Session 1: Understanding PoSH & Workplace Respect
- Understand the purpose and importance of the PoSH Act.
- Understand what constitutes sexual harassment at the workplace.
- Recognize verbal, non-verbal, physical, and visual harassment.
- Understand the concept of unwelcome behaviour.
- Differentiate between inappropriate behaviour, misconduct, and sexual harassment.
- Identify appropriate and inappropriate workplace behaviours through scenarios.
Session 2: Recognizing Sexual Harassment – Beyond the Obvious
- Understand quid pro quo and hostile work environment.
- Recognize inappropriate jokes, comments, gestures, messages, and conversations.
- Understand personal boundaries, consent, and respectful workplace interactions.
- Identify harassment through WhatsApp, email, social media, and digital platforms.
- Understand expected behaviour at office parties, travel, off-sites, and informal gatherings.
- Discuss “Is this Sexual Harassment?” through scenario-based examples.
Session 3: PoSH in Today’s Hybrid & Digital Workplace
- Understand the applicability of PoSH beyond the physical office.
- Practice appropriate behaviour during virtual meetings and online communication.
- Understand workplace relationships and professional boundaries.
- Recognize harassment involving colleagues, clients, vendors, and third parties.
- Use photographs, messages, emojis, and social media responsibly.
- Analyze contemporary workplace and digital scenarios.
Session 4: Employee Rights, Responsibilities & Complaint Process
- Understand the rights and responsibilities of every employee under PoSH.
- Learn when and how an employee can raise a concern or complaint.
- Understand the role and responsibilities of the Internal Committee.
- Understand confidentiality during the complaint and inquiry process.
- Recognize protection against retaliation, victimisation, and intimidation.
- Walk through a hypothetical PoSH complaint journey.
Session 5: Bystander Responsibility & Creating a Speak-Up Culture
- Understand the role of colleagues and witnesses.
- Learn how to respond when someone shares an uncomfortable experience.
- Practice safe and responsible bystander intervention techniques.
- Avoid gossip, victim blaming, and insensitive reactions.
- Encourage respectful communication and psychological safety.
- Practice responses to difficult workplace situations through role plays.
Session 6: Building a Respectful & PoSH-Compliant Workplace
- Identify everyday behaviours that create dignity and respect at work.
- Maintain professional boundaries across levels and relationships.
- Understand the consequences of inappropriate workplace behaviour.
- Prevent harassment through awareness and responsible conduct.
- Build personal accountability for an inclusive workplace culture.
- Commit to workplace respect through a pledge and key behavioural commitments.
Faculty & Inclusions
Your Trainer
Faculty
Instructor Details
This critical compliance program is facilitated by seasoned legal advisors, HR compliance experts, and certified POSH trainers. Our instructors specialize in workplace sensitization and have extensive experience guiding Internal Committees (IC) through complex redressal mechanisms. They focus on creating a safe, judgment-free learning environment to help professionals navigate sensitive topics, ensuring your workforce is educated, empowered, and fully compliant with national mandates.
What's Included
Certificates & Inclusions
- Lunch
- Tea/Coffee
- Course Material
- Certificate of Completion
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
It is legally mandatory to conduct POSH training. The organization can attract heavy penalties like a fine of INR 50000 for first time offence and cancellation of business license for repeated offence if the law is not followed.
According to the legal framework, training must be given to all employees regardless of their gender or designation to ensure complete workplace sensitization.
We dedicate a specific module to understanding ‘quid pro quo’ and ‘hostile work environment’, helping employees differentiate between acceptable behavior and actions that create an intimidating workspace.
Yes. The course clearly addresses sexual harassment: physical vs. virtual and provides practical tips to prevent online/virtual sexual harassment.
The law is balanced to protect all parties. We explain the consequences of filing a false complaint with malicious intent to ensure the redressal mechanism is not misused.
