Indian Working Women Continue to be Harassed
17% Report Sexual Harassment at Workplace
A recent survey shows that as many as 17 per cent of working women in India have experienced sexual harassment at their workplace. Conducted by Oxfam India and the Social and Rural Research Institute, the survey found that 17 per cent of working women feel that they have experienced acts of sexual harassment at workplace, indicating a high incidence of sexual harassment among working women from the organised and unorganised sectors. Majority of women reported incidents that were non-physical.
Source: http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-28/work/35410337_1_sexual-harassment-harassment-at-work-place-apex-court-guidelines
Technology Fuels Rise in Workflex Expectations
A survey from Polycom shows that the increase of technology adoption is heightening office workers’ expectations of flexible working in the United Kingdom. Conducted by Redshift Research, the survey found that employees’ views on how work should fit into their lifestyle is changing, due to the increase of technology that allows flexible working.
Source: http://www.telepresenceoptions.com/2012/11/flexible_working_expectations_/
After Work, Boost Productivity at Home
So much to do, so little time! Between work and home, presentations and dinners, friends and parties, there seem to be fewer hours in a day. How can you ensure that your post-work hours are as productive as your work hours? Follow these three steps: Address your needs, tackle dirty work first, and be realistic.
Source http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/30/boost-productivity-after-work_n_2218445.html?utm_hp_ref=women&ir=Women
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