Why POSH Training is Important

 

Why POSH Training is Important



When we talk about POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace), there are various reactions we get to hear. Many employers do not know about the law and legal responsibilities. POSH training sessions are also perceived as is only for women. Men are scared of POSH and believe it is against them.

POSH training ensures prevention, prohibition and protection against sexual harassment at the workplace. On-time POSH awareness training saves the company from legal complexities. Overall, the organization and the employer are free from legal goof ups that can cost them heavily in case of a legal liability.

Conducting POSH awareness sessions is essential because it is a legal requirement to comply with the law. POSH Awareness Training also ensures that employees and managers create a safer and better working environment. According to POSH Act 2013, any company/organization with more than 10 employees should have mandatory POSH training for all their employees and employers.

POSH training creates awareness among staff. Training ensures a safe working environment for women. Employees clearly understand the kind of behaviour that falls under sexual harassment, giving them clarity. All employees are equally aware of and can help report sexual harassment when they are all trained at the same time.

POSH training also educates participants on all aspects of sexual harassment, what can be subject to fraudulent complaints, and how to enforce the law effectively and prevent abuse.

Awareness comes with responsibility. Through POSH awareness training, staff gain more knowledge, ensure compliance with laws, and have fewer incidents occur. Moreover, when all employees are treated equally, it creates an environment to thrive in the workplace. Employees feel comfortable interacting, working together, and communicating as they feel safe. People also have a high level of job satisfaction that helps retain employees. All of this together includes providing high productivity in the workplace.

Training helps the employees understand the Internal Committee's functioning (IC). The training educates employees on how to proceed if sexual harassment occurs at the workplace. The POSH awareness session also educates them on the importance of confidentiality. As the POSH act mentions the timeline of complaints, employees know when to file complaints and when to expect the resolution. 

It is always best to conduct POSH training sessions to create a safe work environment. To know more, connect with Counsel Quest today!

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