Bihar woman reports workplace ethnic humiliation, HR neglect

A Bihar woman employed at HSBC in Hyderabad recently shared her distressing ordeal on LinkedIn, shedding light on the harassment and ethnic discrimination she faced at her workplace. The woman, who decided to speak up as she resigned from her position, recounted a series of troubling incidents she endured over the past year.

According to her account, she was subjected to derogatory remarks and verbal abuse from both colleagues and superiors. One particularly alarming incident occurred on April 22, when a coworker allegedly threatened her with physical violence, saying, “Ek chammat marenge, Bihar pahuch jaogi” (I’ll slap you so hard, you’ll end up in Bihar)

Despite filing a complaint with HR under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) at Workplace Act, the woman expressed frustration at the lack of action taken. She mentioned that after weeks of the incident, she received an email requesting feedback on her complaint without any updates on the progress or resolution.

Following her post on LinkedIn, the woman received an outpouring of support from fellow users, urging her to escalate the matter to HSBC headquarters and the CEO in India. Many empathized with her experience and condemned the prevalence of discrimination against individuals from Bihar.

Expressing solidarity, one user emphasized the importance of speaking out against such injustices: “You should draft an email to the HSBC headquarters and CC the CEO in India. Please do not stay silent; self-esteem is so valuable.” Others echoed similar sentiments, highlighting the need to challenge and eradicate discriminatory behavior.

The woman’s decision to share her story has sparked a broader conversation about the need for workplace inclusivity and respect. Users voiced their disappointment at the incident and called on HSBC to address the issue promptly.

Re-reported from the article originally published in She the people.