POSH Awareness Training

Building a Safe Workplace Culture

Course Overview

The POSH Awareness Training is a foundational program designed to educate all employees about workplace sexual harassment, their rights, responsibilities, and organizational policies. This course creates awareness about respectful workplace behavior and empowers individuals to recognize, prevent, and report inappropriate conduct.

Who Should Attend

• All employees across all levels
• New joiners during onboarding
• Contract workers and third-party vendors
• Interns and temporary staff
• Any person working in or visiting the workplace

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will:

• Understand what constitutes sexual harassment under the law
• Recognize different forms of harassment (verbal, non-verbal, physical, digital)
• Learn about their rights and the complaint mechanism
• Understand the role of the Internal Committee (IC)
• Know how to respond as a bystander
• Appreciate the importance of consent and boundaries
• Build a culture of respect and dignity

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Understanding Sexual Harassment

• Legal definitions and framework (PoSH Act 2013)
• Types of sexual harassment
• Quid pro quo vs. hostile environment
• Real-world case studies and examples

Module 2: Your Rights and Responsibilities

• Employee rights under the law
• Employer obligations
• Confidentiality and privacy
• Protection from retaliation

Module 3: Reporting and Support

• How to file a complaint
• Internal Committee (IC) process
• Support services available
• Timeline and investigation procedures

Module 4: Prevention and Bystander Intervention

• Creating respectful workplace culture
• Role of bystanders
• Communication and boundaries
• Digital harassment and social media conduct

Training Methodology

• Interactive Presentations: Engaging visual content
• Case Studies: Real-world scenarios
• Group Discussions: Peer learning
• Q&A Sessions: Clarifying doubts
• Assessment: Knowledge check quiz

Key Takeaways

Certification

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon successfully completing the training and passing the assessment quiz. This certification is valid for one year and demonstrates organizational commitment to PoSH compliance.

Why Choose Rise Woman Foundation

• Expert trainers with legal and counselling background
• Updated content as per latest legal amendments
• Interactive and engaging delivery
• Customizable for different industries
• Post-training support and resources