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.
Regards,
TS
From India, Hyderabad
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1650While (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
From India, Hyderabad
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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.
Regards,
Ashwin
From India, Hyderabad
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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
From India, Hyderabad
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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
From India, Bangalore
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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.
Regards,
Raul Gowda
From India, Bangalore
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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.
From India, Mumbai
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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.
From India, Mumbai
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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.
From India, Mumbai
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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.
From India, Mumbai
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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.
From India, Mumbai
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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.
From India, Mumbai
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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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