'Filing a workplace harassment case against a well-known company or professional can bring risks like retaliation, harm to your career and emotional stress,' warns Smita Shetty Kapoor.
"If HR isn't responsive, it's critical to keep records of all interactions -- e-mails, dates and any conversations you had. If HR fails to help, escalate the matter to higher management or the internal complaints committee," says Smita Shetty Kapoor.
A scientist working at a government research institute funded by the University Grants Commission shares his experience.
'The abuse got so ugly and toxic that I became depressed and had to seek therapy.'
'I stopped getting work after 2004. Between 2005 and 2018, I had no work.'
What sets 2018 apart from previous years is the magnitude of the shocks that hit our brand ecosystem, says Bharat Bambawale.
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