Connecting Voices-3 Linkedin Live edition

Panel Title: WFH or RTO – Ramifications on POSH
Series: Connecting Voices
Duration: 60 minutes
Format: Panel Discussion (Virtual/In-person)

The post-pandemic workplace continues to evolve, with many organizations adopting either a hybrid model or a full return to office (RTO) strategy. This shift has profound implications for how the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) is understood and implemented.

While remote work introduced new forms of workplace harassment—such as digital stalking, inappropriate messaging, and lack of boundaries between personal and professional spaces—returning to office reintroduces in-person dynamics, informal interactions, and power structures that must also be reassessed through a POSH lens.

This panel discussion seeks to explore:

The redefinition of “workplace” and harassment in both remote and physical settings

Challenges in reporting and inquiry processes across models

Inclusivity, accessibility, and the role of leadership, HR, and ICs

Legal and compliance considerations emerging in hybrid environments

Innovations and best practices for effective POSH implementation in a fluid work culture

By bringing together experienced voices across HR, law, DEI, and compliance, this discussion aims to equip organizations with the insight and tools needed to uphold dignity, safety, and accountability—regardless of where work happens.