POSH Training in India | Spherule Foundation

Posh Training In India by Spherule Foundation

Spherule Foundation is an India-based organisation providing comprehensive training and resources to ensure compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act through free or subsidized training and services. We also offer POSH Training in Pune, delivering expert onsite and online training programs for corporates, educational institutions, NGOs, healthcare organizations, and other workplaces to promote safe, inclusive, and legally compliant work environments.

  • As a leading POSH NGO that gives Posh training in India
  • The only NGO in India providing free or subsidized POSH training
  • A leader in developing safe, accessible, and legally compliant workplaces for employees in India

About POSH Training

The Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH) training is fundamental in:

  • Educating the workforce on appropriate conduct
  • Understanding rights and responsibilities
  • Developing a culture of safety and inclusion within the workplace
  • Ensuring compliance with The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act

Our certified POSH trainers are trained to develop POSH training sessions that are practical, engaging, and legally compliant.

Spherule Foundation Training Approach

  1. Case Studies and Practical Examples
    • Review of actual case studies of sexual harassment to guide discussions on appropriate responses and outcomes.
    • Facilitate discussions on the appropriate response and outcome for each incident (e.g., “What should I have done?” and “What could I have done differently?”).
    • Conduct role-playing exercises based on actual incidents to practice appropriate response and intervention techniques.
  2. Teaching and Learning Skills, Techniques, and Methodology
    • Use adult learning principles and effective training techniques.
    • Develop training sessions that are engaging, interactive, and enjoyable.
  3. Addressing Questions, Concerns, and Objections During Training
    • Presentation and facilitation skills.
    • Active listening skills and empathy.
    • Managing group dynamics and difficult situations.
  4. Assessment & Improvement
    • Assess the effectiveness of the training programme.
    • Obtain feedback from attendees to improve the training and address their needs.
    • Use continuous improvement strategies in the delivery of training.

Our Services

  • Employee Awareness Programs
  • Internal Committee (IC) Training
  • POSH Policy Development
  • POSH Help & Support, including a POSH Helpline

Why Choose Spherule Foundation

  • We are a recognized NGO specializing in POSH
  • We employ certified and experienced trainers
  • We provide a complete package of POSH compliance solutions
  • We are a trusted NGO providing POSH help services with a national reach
  • We offer tailor-made training solutions

Who Should Opt for POSH Training

  • Corporates & MNC’s
  • Startups & SMEs
  • Educational Institutions
  • NGOs & Government Organizations

Get POSH Compliant Today

Become POSH compliant today

Contact Spherule Foundation to partner with us for a professional-led POSH training course in India, as well as expert help/support for all your ongoing POSH compliance issues.

Meet Our POSH Expert

Harmindar Kaur Chima

At Spherule Foundation, our POSH Training in India programs are led by experienced workplace ethics and compliance professionals committed to creating safe, respectful, and legally compliant workplaces. Harmindar Kaur Chima, Manager – Workplace Ethics and Safeguarding (POSH & Compliance), brings over 22 years of professional experience across leading organizations, including Unilever and VLCC. As a POSH Enabler and External Member of Internal Committees (ICs) for more than 100 organizations across India, she specializes in Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH) compliance, policy development, complaint handling, impartial investigations, IC training, and workplace awareness programs. Her expertise in legal compliance, conflict resolution, workplace culture development, and employee sensitization enables organizations to build inclusive, respectful, and harassment-free work environments while ensuring full compliance with the POSH Act, 2013.

What Our Participants Say

At Spherule Foundation, we are committed to delivering practical, engaging, and legally compliant POSH training that empowers organizations to create safer workplaces. Here’s what participants from our POSH Train the Trainer (TTT) program have shared about their experience

 

 

I recently attended the Train the Trainer course for PoSH conducted by Advocate Miss Shalini Sharma and found it exceptional. Her dynamic and interactive training style made complex concepts easy to understand through brainstorming, discussions, and role plays. She not only covered the content thoroughly but also shared valuable training techniques, boosting our confidence to apply the knowledge. Her passion and commitment to empowering participants truly stand out. An excellent trainer with a remarkable approach to teaching.


– Suyog Raut, CEO, Contextine Software Pvt. Ltd

I recently attended the PoSH Train the Trainer course by Advocate Shalini Sharma and found it to be highly engaging, insightful, and interactive. Her dynamic training style, use of role-plays, and ability to simplify complex concepts greatly enhanced understanding and participation. Adv. Sharma’s passion for the subject and dedication to effective learning make her an outstanding and empowering trainer.

– Gayathri Swaminathan, Associate VP – HR, Mango Financial Advisors Pvt. Ltd.

Thank you very much to SPHERULE foundation for organizing a really wonderful workshop on POSH. It was planned very well and support from your side was exceptional. I also want to put in a word of thanks for Advocate Shalini Sharma – our Trainer for the workshop. She is an amazing person and has conducted the workshop really well. She is most friendly, kind and considerate person. Her training will be very valuable for me.


– Rupal Parik

Spherule Foundation is an India-based NGO that provides POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) training and compliance services to organizations across sectors. The foundation offers training programs designed to help employers and employees understand their rights, responsibilities, and obligations under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Spherule Foundation conducts these programs for corporate entities, educational institutions, non-profits, and small businesses.

FAQ’s – POSH Training Services in India – Spherule Foundation

Is POSH training mandatory in India?

Yes. Under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2013, all organisations with 10 or more employees must conduct POSH training. Non-compliance results in a penalty of Rs 50,000 and possible cancellation of business licence.

How often should POSH training be conducted?

POSH training should be conducted at least once a year for all employees. IC members should receive training whenever new members join the committee. Many organisations conduct quarterly refresher sessions.

What is the difference between employee POSH training and IC training?

Employee POSH training covers awareness — what sexual harassment is, rights and how to report. IC training is specialised — how to conduct an inquiry, handle complaints, write orders and maintain documentation under the POSH Act.

Can Spherule Foundation provide POSH training online?

Yes. Spherule Foundation provides both online and offline POSH training across India. Our online sessions are interactive, legally compliant and available in English and Hindi — suitable for remote and multi-location teams.

What is a POSH helpline?

A POSH helpline provides confidential guidance on sexual harassment concerns. Spherule Foundation operates a POSH helpline accessible across India via poshhelp.in and +91-7276059121.

What is the penalty for not complying with POSH in India?

Failure to comply with the POSH Act results in a fine of Rs 50,000 for the first offence. Repeated non-compliance leads to doubling of the penalty and cancellation of the business licence or registration.

What does Spherule Foundation’s POSH training cover?

The training covers key provisions of the POSH Act 2013, including the legal definition of sexual harassment, employer obligations, the role and constitution of the Internal Committee (IC), the complaint and inquiry process, and confidentiality requirements. Separate modules are available for employees, managers, and Internal Committee members.

Who is this training designed for?

The training is designed for three primary groups: general employees who need awareness of their rights and responsibilities under the POSH Act, managers and HR professionals who handle workplace conduct and policy, and Internal Committee members who are required to conduct fair and legally compliant inquiries.

Is the training available online, offline, or both?

Spherule Foundation offers POSH training in both online and offline formats. Online sessions are conducted over video conferencing platforms, making them accessible to organizations with distributed or remote teams. In-person workshops can be arranged at the organization’s premises or at a designated venue.

Yes. Under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2013, all organisations with 10 or more employees must conduct POSH training. Non-compliance results in a penalty of Rs 50,000 and possible cancellation of business licence.

POSH training should be conducted at least once a year for all employees. IC members should receive training whenever new members join the committee. Many organisations conduct quarterly refresher sessions.

Employee POSH training covers awareness — what sexual harassment is, rights and how to report. IC training is specialised — how to conduct an inquiry, handle complaints, write orders and maintain documentation under the POSH Act.

Yes. Spherule Foundation provides both online and offline POSH training across India. Our online sessions are interactive, legally compliant and available in English and Hindi — suitable for remote and multi-location teams.

A POSH helpline provides confidential guidance on sexual harassment concerns. Spherule Foundation operates a POSH helpline accessible across India via poshhelp.in and +91-7276059121.

Failure to comply with the POSH Act results in a fine of Rs 50,000 for the first offence. Repeated non-compliance leads to doubling of the penalty and cancellation of the business licence or registration.

The training covers key provisions of the POSH Act 2013, including the legal definition of sexual harassment, employer obligations, the role and constitution of the Internal Committee (IC), the complaint and inquiry process, and confidentiality requirements. Separate modules are available for employees, managers, and Internal Committee members.

The training is designed for three primary groups: general employees who need awareness of their rights and responsibilities under the POSH Act, managers and HR professionals who handle workplace conduct and policy, and Internal Committee members who are required to conduct fair and legally compliant inquiries.

Spherule Foundation offers POSH training in both online and offline formats. Online sessions are conducted over video conferencing platforms, making them accessible to organizations with distributed or remote teams. In-person workshops can be arranged at the organization’s premises or at a designated venue.