Hi,
On Friday night, my two female team members were followed by some boys during their drop-off at 3:30 am. Surprisingly, even though there were five male staff members in the cab, they did nothing to ensure the safety of the girls. I am concerned about this incident and would like to seek your advice on how to address this issue with top management to prevent such occurrences in the future. Additionally, I would like to discuss potential actions that can be taken against the male employees involved.
Your thoughts and guidance on this matter are greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Ajay Kumar
From India, New Delhi
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On Friday night, my two female team members were followed by some boys during their drop-off at 3:30 am. Surprisingly, even though there were five male staff members in the cab, they did nothing to ensure the safety of the girls. I am concerned about this incident and would like to seek your advice on how to address this issue with top management to prevent such occurrences in the future. Additionally, I would like to discuss potential actions that can be taken against the male employees involved.
Your thoughts and guidance on this matter are greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Ajay Kumar
From India, New Delhi
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Dear Ajay Kumar,
You do have a choice to just handle it with a Team-Huddle and give those men a sounding, to close the case.
However, you also have an option to create a bigger difference.
Stalkers have a pattern. They do it for fun and are mostly spread out in groups. They even choose an area and the target.
In your case, you have already identified the first few.
Now here's a question, are you a member of the HR team? It would then be easier for you to implement the change.
If not, team up with an influential member in your HR Team. Involve your Transport Team in this. Ideally, they have a lot of connections with the police; hence, it would be easier for them to work through than you.
Find out the local patrolling by police at night. Assuming that this is in Delhi, identifying it with the local police station wouldn't be an issue. Take the contact numbers to the Patrolling team at night. Notify, once such cases are spotted.
Stalkers derive joy from the fact that they get to scare someone. Hence, if you can take it away from them, you nip the bud.
Please inform all your employees of the plan of action to be followed in such cases. Make sure no one panics. They have a safety cover around, and they need to believe that.
Wish you all the best!
From India, Mumbai
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1872You do have a choice to just handle it with a Team-Huddle and give those men a sounding, to close the case.
However, you also have an option to create a bigger difference.
Stalkers have a pattern. They do it for fun and are mostly spread out in groups. They even choose an area and the target.
In your case, you have already identified the first few.
Now here's a question, are you a member of the HR team? It would then be easier for you to implement the change.
If not, team up with an influential member in your HR Team. Involve your Transport Team in this. Ideally, they have a lot of connections with the police; hence, it would be easier for them to work through than you.
Find out the local patrolling by police at night. Assuming that this is in Delhi, identifying it with the local police station wouldn't be an issue. Take the contact numbers to the Patrolling team at night. Notify, once such cases are spotted.
Stalkers derive joy from the fact that they get to scare someone. Hence, if you can take it away from them, you nip the bud.
Please inform all your employees of the plan of action to be followed in such cases. Make sure no one panics. They have a safety cover around, and they need to believe that.
Wish you all the best!
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Ajay,
This is a serious issue and not one that you should ignore, especially considering the general conditions in UP and specifically in Noida, which are quite concerning with respect to such incidents. Your colleagues in the car did not intervene because they were scared. Carrying a gun is quite common in Noida and it appears to be increasing due to the lack of law and order. No one likes to risk their own lives for issues not directly related to them. So, what is the solution...
First, inform your HR and management that this incident occurred. Before doing so, talk to those girls. Find out if they knew or have seen these people before. You need to do this because there is a likelihood that management and HR may unfairly question the girls' character (an easy, cheap, chauvinistic method to avoid accountability and responsibility, but unfortunately used frequently).
Change the timing by 15-20 minutes for a couple of days, use a different car, and observe if they are being stalked again.
Revert to the original timing and check if the stalkers reappear.
If any stalkers are spotted, the girls MUST NOT be dropped at their usual points. By doing so, you are only leading them to the girls. They should be taken back and sent in a different car a bit later. If the same group is seen following, REPORT immediately.
If the same stalkers are repeatedly seen in the vicinity, REPORT!!! Always remember the golden rule: Better safe than sorry!
Thumb Rule 1: If you feel you are being stalked, use the camera on your phone to try and take photos of your stalkers. Ensure they do not notice that you are photographing them as it could provoke them further.
Thumb Rule 2: If any stalkers are noticed, the girls MUST NOT be dropped at their usual points. By doing so, you are only leading them to the girls. They should be taken back and sent in a different car a bit later. If the same group is seen following, REPORT immediately.
Thumb Rule 3: Do not try to be a hero unless it's a desperate situation. Call for help and return to the company. Note that they are following the girls from the office because they are not aware of their homes. If the drop continues, they will eventually know where the girls live.
Thumb Rule 4: Every car must be equipped with pepper sprays!!! If someone feels threatened, they should take it with them and return it the next day. Every use of the pepper spray must be documented to ensure it is not being misused. All employees should be trained on how to use pepper spray.
Thumb Rule 5: When in doubt, close your windows, especially on the side where the stalkers seem to be approaching. Fresh air is good and refreshing, but not at the expense of your safety and peace of mind!
These are some guidelines...
P.S: Ajay, you have a good HR professional, Dhyan if I'm not mistaken. Talk to him!!!
Cheers,
Navneet
From India, Delhi
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This is a serious issue and not one that you should ignore, especially considering the general conditions in UP and specifically in Noida, which are quite concerning with respect to such incidents. Your colleagues in the car did not intervene because they were scared. Carrying a gun is quite common in Noida and it appears to be increasing due to the lack of law and order. No one likes to risk their own lives for issues not directly related to them. So, what is the solution...
First, inform your HR and management that this incident occurred. Before doing so, talk to those girls. Find out if they knew or have seen these people before. You need to do this because there is a likelihood that management and HR may unfairly question the girls' character (an easy, cheap, chauvinistic method to avoid accountability and responsibility, but unfortunately used frequently).
Change the timing by 15-20 minutes for a couple of days, use a different car, and observe if they are being stalked again.
Revert to the original timing and check if the stalkers reappear.
If any stalkers are spotted, the girls MUST NOT be dropped at their usual points. By doing so, you are only leading them to the girls. They should be taken back and sent in a different car a bit later. If the same group is seen following, REPORT immediately.
If the same stalkers are repeatedly seen in the vicinity, REPORT!!! Always remember the golden rule: Better safe than sorry!
Thumb Rule 1: If you feel you are being stalked, use the camera on your phone to try and take photos of your stalkers. Ensure they do not notice that you are photographing them as it could provoke them further.
Thumb Rule 2: If any stalkers are noticed, the girls MUST NOT be dropped at their usual points. By doing so, you are only leading them to the girls. They should be taken back and sent in a different car a bit later. If the same group is seen following, REPORT immediately.
Thumb Rule 3: Do not try to be a hero unless it's a desperate situation. Call for help and return to the company. Note that they are following the girls from the office because they are not aware of their homes. If the drop continues, they will eventually know where the girls live.
Thumb Rule 4: Every car must be equipped with pepper sprays!!! If someone feels threatened, they should take it with them and return it the next day. Every use of the pepper spray must be documented to ensure it is not being misused. All employees should be trained on how to use pepper spray.
Thumb Rule 5: When in doubt, close your windows, especially on the side where the stalkers seem to be approaching. Fresh air is good and refreshing, but not at the expense of your safety and peace of mind!
These are some guidelines...
P.S: Ajay, you have a good HR professional, Dhyan if I'm not mistaken. Talk to him!!!
Cheers,
Navneet
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3:30 a.m. is an odd time. Kindly check if the shift timing of your company can be changed. Furthermore, I hope your company must be having security guards/bouncers. Send them along with the ladies' drop as they are trained to tackle such issues.
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After 9 PM, you should ideally send a guard in a cab if there is a female staff member being dropped off. Many big companies that have night shifts follow this practice. Also, please refer to your state's Shops and Commercial Establishments Act.
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Dear Navneet,
Wonderful plan of action shared! Stalking isn't time-bound. They can even stalk in broad daylight. Hence, changing the drop time would minimize but not solve it completely.
Identifying the support points is essential. Taking a different route might not solve the problem completely as the stalkers would still be there waiting to stalk someone else.
The best way is to work with the Patrolling team. I am certain there would be many police patrolling in cars and on bikes. The logistic team would have better connections and might be able to help.
The ladies need to be trained on what they should do under those circumstances. Returning to the office is the best option as suggested by you if the patrolling teams cannot be reached.
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Wonderful plan of action shared! Stalking isn't time-bound. They can even stalk in broad daylight. Hence, changing the drop time would minimize but not solve it completely.
Identifying the support points is essential. Taking a different route might not solve the problem completely as the stalkers would still be there waiting to stalk someone else.
The best way is to work with the Patrolling team. I am certain there would be many police patrolling in cars and on bikes. The logistic team would have better connections and might be able to help.
The ladies need to be trained on what they should do under those circumstances. Returning to the office is the best option as suggested by you if the patrolling teams cannot be reached.
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Everything that i have suggested is not solving any problem but rather avoiding a disaster.
At the cost of sounding highly dramatic, let me ask a rather simple question Is there really a solution to this problem? Yes and NO!! Yes there is... but it would need a revolution...sad but true.
Because we would not be fighting these two individuals or many like them but an entire community as a whole. Especially where this company is based out of - Noida. Although just 20 odd miles from Delhi, Noida comes under the administration of UP whose Chief Minister ( and his father) have made statements like "Boys will be boys, they make mistakes… Will you hang them for rape?" ..:-) Wow!!! Talk about electing the right leaders... lol
And if, god forbid, the boys are from a different community than the girls being abused which is highly possible, then we have the fear of it being blown out of proportion into a inter community fiasco. In all the drama that follows, what happens to the "actual problem - girls being abused" ? Forgotten... and life moves on...
I am sorry if i am sounding depressing and negative but that is ground realities... That is the reason why in such cases, i would rather work towards avoiding disaster than actually trying to solve the problem... The chances that these boys were targeting those two girls are quite remote... My plan of action was to first ensure if that would have been the case...
Cops / Police in the night are not really recommended interaction agents unless it is desperate and required. They generally tend to make matters worse than actually solve a problem...:-)
Hence better safe than sorry policy... and the reason why we need a goddamn revolution!!!..:-) (God i love this country...lol)
Cheers
Navneet
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Everything that i have suggested is not solving any problem but rather avoiding a disaster.
At the cost of sounding highly dramatic, let me ask a rather simple question Is there really a solution to this problem? Yes and NO!! Yes there is... but it would need a revolution...sad but true.
Because we would not be fighting these two individuals or many like them but an entire community as a whole. Especially where this company is based out of - Noida. Although just 20 odd miles from Delhi, Noida comes under the administration of UP whose Chief Minister ( and his father) have made statements like "Boys will be boys, they make mistakes… Will you hang them for rape?" ..:-) Wow!!! Talk about electing the right leaders... lol
And if, god forbid, the boys are from a different community than the girls being abused which is highly possible, then we have the fear of it being blown out of proportion into a inter community fiasco. In all the drama that follows, what happens to the "actual problem - girls being abused" ? Forgotten... and life moves on...
I am sorry if i am sounding depressing and negative but that is ground realities... That is the reason why in such cases, i would rather work towards avoiding disaster than actually trying to solve the problem... The chances that these boys were targeting those two girls are quite remote... My plan of action was to first ensure if that would have been the case...
Cops / Police in the night are not really recommended interaction agents unless it is desperate and required. They generally tend to make matters worse than actually solve a problem...:-)
Hence better safe than sorry policy... and the reason why we need a goddamn revolution!!!..:-) (God i love this country...lol)
Cheers
Navneet
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Dear Ajay,
Coming to the point of your query, i.e., what action can we take against the male employee (those 5 people who were present in the cab)?
Actually, it's a matter of choice; we can't impose anything on any employee. On human grounds, they could have helped those girls reach their destination safely. However, considering it's Delhi and since the entire nation has witnessed brutality, they might not have come forward to help.
In fact, it's the company's responsibility to ensure the safety of all employees, both male and female. Like Cite Contribution mentioned, you can always contact the patrolling team, and nowadays there are a number of applications and toll-free police numbers available through which the female staff can seek help. Furthermore, contact your HR team, report the issue, and let them create awareness among all employees. A mock drill can also be conducted so that the staff would not panic in such situations.
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Coming to the point of your query, i.e., what action can we take against the male employee (those 5 people who were present in the cab)?
Actually, it's a matter of choice; we can't impose anything on any employee. On human grounds, they could have helped those girls reach their destination safely. However, considering it's Delhi and since the entire nation has witnessed brutality, they might not have come forward to help.
In fact, it's the company's responsibility to ensure the safety of all employees, both male and female. Like Cite Contribution mentioned, you can always contact the patrolling team, and nowadays there are a number of applications and toll-free police numbers available through which the female staff can seek help. Furthermore, contact your HR team, report the issue, and let them create awareness among all employees. A mock drill can also be conducted so that the staff would not panic in such situations.
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Dear Navneet,
Thank you for pointing out the issues that need instant attention. I am mailing this discussion thread to [Dr. Jogeshwar Mahanta](https://www.citehr.com/member.php?u=2957). He is very senior and is better informed about the Judiciary and Law & Order in Delhi. Let's hear from him. I really want to see some solution to this situation.
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Thank you for pointing out the issues that need instant attention. I am mailing this discussion thread to [Dr. Jogeshwar Mahanta](https://www.citehr.com/member.php?u=2957). He is very senior and is better informed about the Judiciary and Law & Order in Delhi. Let's hear from him. I really want to see some solution to this situation.
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Please tell us how your conference will help the company or the girls in this particular place. I am very curious. I am also wondering if you even bothered to read the thread before posting a copy marketing your workshop.
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Hello Ajay Kumar,
While (Cite Contribution) & Navneet has given good & realistic suggestions, why not 'begin @ home'?
To elaborate, are the 5 males in your group/team too--or from another team?
If the former [your team], then it's best to talk to them....separately & together.
If from another team, then you could speak to the team lead of that team....or discuss the matter with HR & let them handle this.
While such behavior could be just a prank/fun, as (Cite Contribution) suggested, the problem in such situations is this: one never knows when a prank could turn nasty & serious. It's a fine line & quite often even the culprits [if they can be called thus] wouldn't be able to notice the change even as the situation develops....unless it's nipped in the bud--if not preempted altogether.
All said & done, let's remember one facet of human psychology. If someone doesn't want to do something, then he/she will find another way to avoid it if instructed/forced to do it.....in this case, helping the female colleagues. The realization has to come from within each of them.
One way to enforce/encourage this change is to circulate the news within the company....without taking any names. Obviously, the names will come out when the incident begins to get discussed.
Usually in such circumstances, either the force of publicity within the peer group/company or a genuine realization ensures change in such individuals.
@ a macro level/scale, the best & the nearest example would be the Nirbhaya case--that forced the Govt of the day to bring in new laws, although they claim credit for bringing such a law [as is the wont of politicians].
Police, pepper spray, etc., would be the worst-case scenario response mechanisms, but why look far when the guy in the next seat doesn't really care?
Looking at it from a strictly crime/police point of view, I would surely ask the passengers in the car why the male colleagues did not respond/help--were they in collusion with the guys who were resorting to such behavior? So from this angle, it's also in their interest to intervene when their female colleagues are in trouble. I can understand that it could be fear had there been just one male colleague [though that too can't be an excuse for inaction]....but here there were 5 of them.
And when colleagues can help out & handle the situations, wouldn't that also be a great way to inculcate a sense of belonging within the company--from the HR perspective? And I guess it doesn't take an Einstein to figure out the advantages/effects on the overall organizational culture/attrition rates with employees having a strong sense of belonging & satisfaction--that the company & colleagues care.
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TS
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While (Cite Contribution) & Navneet has given good & realistic suggestions, why not 'begin @ home'?
To elaborate, are the 5 males in your group/team too--or from another team?
If the former [your team], then it's best to talk to them....separately & together.
If from another team, then you could speak to the team lead of that team....or discuss the matter with HR & let them handle this.
While such behavior could be just a prank/fun, as (Cite Contribution) suggested, the problem in such situations is this: one never knows when a prank could turn nasty & serious. It's a fine line & quite often even the culprits [if they can be called thus] wouldn't be able to notice the change even as the situation develops....unless it's nipped in the bud--if not preempted altogether.
All said & done, let's remember one facet of human psychology. If someone doesn't want to do something, then he/she will find another way to avoid it if instructed/forced to do it.....in this case, helping the female colleagues. The realization has to come from within each of them.
One way to enforce/encourage this change is to circulate the news within the company....without taking any names. Obviously, the names will come out when the incident begins to get discussed.
Usually in such circumstances, either the force of publicity within the peer group/company or a genuine realization ensures change in such individuals.
@ a macro level/scale, the best & the nearest example would be the Nirbhaya case--that forced the Govt of the day to bring in new laws, although they claim credit for bringing such a law [as is the wont of politicians].
Police, pepper spray, etc., would be the worst-case scenario response mechanisms, but why look far when the guy in the next seat doesn't really care?
Looking at it from a strictly crime/police point of view, I would surely ask the passengers in the car why the male colleagues did not respond/help--were they in collusion with the guys who were resorting to such behavior? So from this angle, it's also in their interest to intervene when their female colleagues are in trouble. I can understand that it could be fear had there been just one male colleague [though that too can't be an excuse for inaction]....but here there were 5 of them.
And when colleagues can help out & handle the situations, wouldn't that also be a great way to inculcate a sense of belonging within the company--from the HR perspective? And I guess it doesn't take an Einstein to figure out the advantages/effects on the overall organizational culture/attrition rates with employees having a strong sense of belonging & satisfaction--that the company & colleagues care.
Regards,
TS
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Good Evening Mr. Ajay,
I am saddened to hear about your precarious situation, and it is crucial that this issue is addressed promptly. Here are a few of my suggestions. Please review and share your thoughts:
1. Make it a mandatory HR policy for other male members/cab drivers to drop your female staff to their doorsteps. Ensure that their parent/warden is present during drop-offs, take acknowledgment signatures, and retain proof of the same.
2. There are excellent safety apps available on Android, such as Nirbhaya, that can be utilized.
3. Encourage your female and male colleagues to send an SMS or WhatsApp message once they have reached their destinations safely.
4. Advise the girls to carry pepper spray and activate GPS on their cell phones after completing their shifts. Additionally, they should program a speed dial for the police on their phones.
5. It is essential for you to accompany them and observe if there is a pattern in the stalking behavior. Record it discreetly, file a complaint at the nearest police station, and obtain an acknowledgment.
I hope you find these suggestions helpful.
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Ashwin
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I am saddened to hear about your precarious situation, and it is crucial that this issue is addressed promptly. Here are a few of my suggestions. Please review and share your thoughts:
1. Make it a mandatory HR policy for other male members/cab drivers to drop your female staff to their doorsteps. Ensure that their parent/warden is present during drop-offs, take acknowledgment signatures, and retain proof of the same.
2. There are excellent safety apps available on Android, such as Nirbhaya, that can be utilized.
3. Encourage your female and male colleagues to send an SMS or WhatsApp message once they have reached their destinations safely.
4. Advise the girls to carry pepper spray and activate GPS on their cell phones after completing their shifts. Additionally, they should program a speed dial for the police on their phones.
5. It is essential for you to accompany them and observe if there is a pattern in the stalking behavior. Record it discreetly, file a complaint at the nearest police station, and obtain an acknowledgment.
I hope you find these suggestions helpful.
Regards,
Ashwin
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Hi Ajay,
There is a term in respect of pick and drop of female employees, i.e., FFBLD (First Female Board & Last Drop). In this case, the security staff (a guard or security supervisor) must be present in the cab. Try to establish a security control center in your organization (if not). Have a toll-free landline number and circulate it among all employees. In case of any type of emergency, they can call that number. At the same time, inform the nearest police station upon receiving such calls.
Regarding action against male employees, they are not trained for such situations, so there is no issue of taking action against them. However, you can motivate the team as coworkers to help each other. Take necessary precautions when such incidents arise.
Thank you and regards!
From India
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There is a term in respect of pick and drop of female employees, i.e., FFBLD (First Female Board & Last Drop). In this case, the security staff (a guard or security supervisor) must be present in the cab. Try to establish a security control center in your organization (if not). Have a toll-free landline number and circulate it among all employees. In case of any type of emergency, they can call that number. At the same time, inform the nearest police station upon receiving such calls.
Regarding action against male employees, they are not trained for such situations, so there is no issue of taking action against them. However, you can motivate the team as coworkers to help each other. Take necessary precautions when such incidents arise.
Thank you and regards!
From India
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Hi Ajay,
In order to curb such future incidents, I suggest you inform your management to provide door-to-door drop-off at least for the female employees who are using the company's transportation service.
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Raul Gowda
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In order to curb such future incidents, I suggest you inform your management to provide door-to-door drop-off at least for the female employees who are using the company's transportation service.
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Raul Gowda
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Hi,
Please don't ask such questions in the forum because whatever question you ask and whatever reply you receive, it is meaningless. Those who reply to your queries are likely just passing time in this forum. Even if they don't know the answer to a question, they still respond as if they are legal experts. Instead of relying on forum members, it is better to direct your questions to management as they can provide you with more accurate answers.
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Please don't ask such questions in the forum because whatever question you ask and whatever reply you receive, it is meaningless. Those who reply to your queries are likely just passing time in this forum. Even if they don't know the answer to a question, they still respond as if they are legal experts. Instead of relying on forum members, it is better to direct your questions to management as they can provide you with more accurate answers.
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Dear Navneet,
I think your background is not in HR. The way you respond to queries seems like you are trying to show off rather than providing a relevant answer. This particular question is not HR-related; it is more of a general query, and your response comes across as a way to pass the time.
Thank you.
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I think your background is not in HR. The way you respond to queries seems like you are trying to show off rather than providing a relevant answer. This particular question is not HR-related; it is more of a general query, and your response comes across as a way to pass the time.
Thank you.
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Dear Aditya - Ravi 5554,
With all due respect to the contributions that you are making, please refrain from making any personal comments. We are equally grateful to everyone who is making an effort to contribute with a solution. Hence, let's stand to respect.
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With all due respect to the contributions that you are making, please refrain from making any personal comments. We are equally grateful to everyone who is making an effort to contribute with a solution. Hence, let's stand to respect.
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LOL... Think Again!!! Any query that is related to safety of anybody can’t be general and it doesn’t require the so called "HR" to have an opinion. Incidently what is HR ?
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Staff welfare (includes safe and healthy environment for employees) is definitely part of HR. Before you start blabbering, pls get your facts right sir!
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In Night the female employees should be dropped at their home and not on Drop points. this is for their safety in night.
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Dear All
I have gone through recommendations and suggestions by all.
Following are my suggestions
1. Report the matter to local police station and request them for night patrolling in the area where this incident occurred. If there are stalkers they might stalk someone else also, if not your team members. By reporting the matter to police and seeking for general patrolling, you will help the society in general.
2. Arrange for security guards in each vehicle during time drops especially for Ladies
3. Today everybody has android phone, ensure your female staff install VithU apps, it is a security app to be used by ladies in case of danger to alert near and dear ones.
4. Request HR to conduct a gender sensitization program in your office for all employees.
5. Request HR to introduce programs which help ladies and gents confront such scenarios.
6. After each drop both the driver and employee should be called upon by the admin department to check if the driver has dropped the employee at designated place and to check on employees if they reached their house/home safely.
7. You can install GPS tracking system on to mobile of the driver’s vehicle to ensure he doesn’t take a detour and remains at all times on designated route. (Example ola cabs).
Humans are part of society and will always remain part of society and viewing ourselves only as a individuals would be like imagining ourselves like an island, which is a very dangerous thought pattern.
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Octavious
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I have gone through recommendations and suggestions by all.
Following are my suggestions
1. Report the matter to local police station and request them for night patrolling in the area where this incident occurred. If there are stalkers they might stalk someone else also, if not your team members. By reporting the matter to police and seeking for general patrolling, you will help the society in general.
2. Arrange for security guards in each vehicle during time drops especially for Ladies
3. Today everybody has android phone, ensure your female staff install VithU apps, it is a security app to be used by ladies in case of danger to alert near and dear ones.
4. Request HR to conduct a gender sensitization program in your office for all employees.
5. Request HR to introduce programs which help ladies and gents confront such scenarios.
6. After each drop both the driver and employee should be called upon by the admin department to check if the driver has dropped the employee at designated place and to check on employees if they reached their house/home safely.
7. You can install GPS tracking system on to mobile of the driver’s vehicle to ensure he doesn’t take a detour and remains at all times on designated route. (Example ola cabs).
Humans are part of society and will always remain part of society and viewing ourselves only as a individuals would be like imagining ourselves like an island, which is a very dangerous thought pattern.
Regards
Octavious
From India, Mumbai
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Would like to add a few points:
The girls should be advised not to mind, not to have a glance at those stalkers, because every glance has a different meaning with different people and it is always dangerous with the wrong people. We cannot change this society at a go, even though the process for it is ongoing. The anomaly is, we all together as a society watch and enjoy all crime scenes involving women in the movies and TV series, but we can neither stop them nor advise either the actors and actresses, not even the directors, to respect the culture, at least at this juncture of seeing not less than one drastic case every day. For them, it is a profession. There is no rule that everybody should follow a hero-style of life in real life; a few will follow a villain. In movies, to show the strength and power of a villain, choosing a drastic crime against a woman is a regular practice, and we praise it. Is it good for society? We need to question ourselves and stop encouraging while starting to discourage the evil thoughts; the thoughts are the sprouts for evil deeds. I am not writing much because of moderator's objections, but still beg all the readers to be responsible in society; a workplace is an active part of our life. Should come out of the common phenomenon that not every male on this earth is bad, not every female on this earth is good, but encouraging any form of crime is bad for our society, which includes the posting of obscene pictures of women in magazines, periodicals, newspapers for popularity and increased sales should be avoided by us, instead of asking such publishers to stop doing it. This policy will work powerfully in the long run than any number of internal policies, police force, army, etc.
From India, Hyderabad
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The girls should be advised not to mind, not to have a glance at those stalkers, because every glance has a different meaning with different people and it is always dangerous with the wrong people. We cannot change this society at a go, even though the process for it is ongoing. The anomaly is, we all together as a society watch and enjoy all crime scenes involving women in the movies and TV series, but we can neither stop them nor advise either the actors and actresses, not even the directors, to respect the culture, at least at this juncture of seeing not less than one drastic case every day. For them, it is a profession. There is no rule that everybody should follow a hero-style of life in real life; a few will follow a villain. In movies, to show the strength and power of a villain, choosing a drastic crime against a woman is a regular practice, and we praise it. Is it good for society? We need to question ourselves and stop encouraging while starting to discourage the evil thoughts; the thoughts are the sprouts for evil deeds. I am not writing much because of moderator's objections, but still beg all the readers to be responsible in society; a workplace is an active part of our life. Should come out of the common phenomenon that not every male on this earth is bad, not every female on this earth is good, but encouraging any form of crime is bad for our society, which includes the posting of obscene pictures of women in magazines, periodicals, newspapers for popularity and increased sales should be avoided by us, instead of asking such publishers to stop doing it. This policy will work powerfully in the long run than any number of internal policies, police force, army, etc.
From India, Hyderabad
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