Creating a safe workplace requires more than having a policy in place. Organisations need clear procedures, informed employees, a properly constituted Internal Committee where required, and an understanding of their responsibilities under applicable law.
Creating a safe workplace requires more than having a policy in place. Organisations need clear procedures, informed employees, a properly constituted Internal Committee where required, and an understanding of their responsibilities under applicable law.
Ethosync Consulting provides POSH consulting, awareness training and compliance support to help organisations strengthen their approach to preventing and addressing sexual harassment at the workplace.
Led by Reena Vijay Patil, HR Consultant and Certified POSH & POCSO Trainer, our services are designed to help employers, HR teams and Internal Committees understand their roles, improve documentation and develop a more informed workplace culture.
Whether your organisation is implementing POSH processes for the first time or reviewing existing arrangements, we can help you identify the support that fits your requirements.
Ethosync Consulting offers support across key areas of POSH awareness, policy development, Internal Committee guidance and compliance documentation.
A clear POSH policy helps communicate the organisation's approach to preventing and addressing sexual harassment at the workplace. We support the drafting and review of POSH policies to help organisations establish clear procedures, communicate responsibilities and align documentation with applicable legal requirements.
Organisations covered by the applicable requirements need to understand how to constitute an Internal Committee and define its responsibilities. We provide advisory support on Internal Committee constitution, role clarity, procedural requirements and related documentation, based on the organisation's circumstances and applicable law.
Internal Committee members need to understand their responsibilities and the appropriate procedures for handling complaints. Training can cover the POSH legal framework, committee responsibilities, procedural fairness, confidentiality, documentation and principles relevant to conducting an inquiry. Any certificate offered should reflect the actual training programme and provider arrangements.
Help employees understand what constitutes sexual harassment, how to recognise inappropriate workplace behaviour and where to seek support. Sessions can be tailored to the organisation's working environment and may cover workplace conduct, reporting channels, employee responsibilities and prevention.
Managers and supervisors influence everyday workplace behaviour and how concerns are received. Sensitisation sessions help explain appropriate conduct, respectful communication, responding to disclosures and directing concerns through the organisation's established processes.
A structured review can help organisations assess selected POSH policies, processes and documentation against applicable requirements. Depending on the agreed scope, this may include reviewing policy communication, Internal Committee documentation, training records, complaint-handling procedures and reporting practices. A review identifies areas for attention; it does not itself guarantee compliance.
POSH-related records and reporting require careful attention to applicable timelines, formats and confidentiality. We can assist with organising relevant documentation and preparing annual reporting materials within the agreed scope, based on the information provided by the organisation and applicable requirements.
Organisations may need guidance on relevant government reporting channels and the SHe-Box mechanism, depending on their circumstances. We help organisations understand applicable processes and organise relevant information. Specific filing, registration and reporting obligations should be confirmed against current official requirements.
Handling a workplace sexual harassment complaint requires sensitivity, confidentiality and appropriate procedures. Subject to the agreed scope and applicable legal framework, support may include procedural guidance, documentation assistance and helping Internal Committee members understand their responsibilities. Any inquiry must be conducted by the appropriate authorised committee, with due regard to fairness, confidentiality and the rights of the parties involved.
POSH responsibilities extend beyond a single training session or policy document. Organisations can enquire about ongoing support for awareness initiatives, documentation reviews, Internal Committee guidance and periodic compliance-related activities, based on their requirements and the agreed engagement.
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, commonly known as the POSH Act, establishes a framework for preventing and addressing sexual harassment of women at the workplace in India. Employers need to understand the requirements applicable to their organisation and take appropriate steps to implement them:
Ensure employees know where to find the policy, how to raise concerns and which procedures apply.
Awareness training can clarify appropriate workplace behaviour, reporting channels and the importance of maintaining a respectful environment.
Relevant guidance and training can help committee members understand their roles, procedural responsibilities and the importance of fair handling.
Structured records can support the administration and review of POSH-related processes, subject to confidentiality and applicable recordkeeping requirements.
Regular communication and practical awareness initiatives can reinforce expectations around professional conduct, dignity and workplace safety.
Ethosync Consulting supports organisations seeking to establish, review or strengthen their POSH arrangements.
Understand the POSH requirements relevant to your workplace and develop suitable policies, processes and awareness initiatives.
Review existing arrangements, organise documentation and plan training for employees, managers and Internal Committee members.
Support workplace awareness programmes, policy reviews and selected POSH compliance activities across teams or locations.
Explore appropriate workplace POSH awareness and organisational support, alongside any separate child protection requirements that may apply.
Build understanding of responsibilities, procedures, documentation and the importance of appropriate complaint handling.
We discuss your workplace structure, existing POSH arrangements, training needs and immediate priorities.
We clarify the scope of support required and identify the legal or procedural requirements that need to be considered.
Where included in the engagement, we review relevant policies, documentation, training arrangements and Internal Committee processes.
We outline suitable next steps, which may include policy review, training, documentation assistance or ongoing advisory support.
We conduct the agreed training or consulting activities with attention to the organisation's requirements and working environment.
Where ongoing support is agreed, we can discuss future training, periodic reviews and other POSH-related activities.
Ethosync Consulting is led by Reena Vijay Patil, an HR Consultant and Certified POSH & POCSO Trainer with a dedicated professional background in HR and workplace compliance processes.
Discuss awareness sessions, policy support, Internal Committee guidance and documentation requirements through a single, coordinated consulting engagement.
Explore sessions tailored to different audiences, including employees, managers, supervisors and Internal Committee members.
Access guidance on committee responsibilities, procedural awareness and documentation within the agreed scope.
POSH-related matters require sensitivity and careful handling. Our approach recognises the critical importance of confidentiality, procedural fairness and respect for all people involved.
A safer workplace begins with clear policies, informed people and appropriate processes. Whether your organisation needs POSH awareness training, Internal Committee guidance, policy review or ongoing compliance support, Ethosync Consulting can help you identify a practical next step.
Supporting organisations across India, subject to the agreed service scope and arrangements.