PoSH covers digital harassment: inappropriate messages/calls, cyberstalking, non-consensual image sharing & gendered abuse via work platforms.
Rigid categories fail human diversity; embracing fluidity fosters true inclusion, the start of the tale?
Sweetie/"beta" etc. become harassment when unwelcome, infantilising or undermining professionalism. Context & recipient reaction define appropriateness.
Positive representation educates audiences and models supportive behaviours. Here are some positive examples:
Colleagues should offer support without prying, respect confidentiality, and share factual testimony if they witnessed events. They must never victim-blame.
The IC Presiding Officer must actively steer inquiries, ensure procedural fairness, manage dynamics & uphold PoSH's spirit - not merely rubber-stamp decisions.
