ARE THE ROLE OF COMPANY SECRETARY IS CHANGING? JD SPECIFIES FEMALE/SINGLE CANDIDATES AND COMBINES A COMPANY SECRETARY ROLE WITH THE PERSONAL SECREATARY DUTIES

 ARE THE ROLE OF COMPANY SECRETARY IS CHANGING?

JD SPECIFIES FEMALE/SINGLE CANDIDATES AND COMBINES A COMPANY SECRETARY ROLE WITH THE PERSONAL SECREATARY DUTIES

It’s disappointing to see how some organizations still misunderstand the role of a Company Secretary (CS).

A recent job post for “Company Secretary Cum Personal Secretary” mixed statutory CS responsibilities with personal assistance duties, including supporting the MD and traveling with him — which clearly aligns more with a Personal/Executive Assistant role.

Even more concerning was the preference for a “SINGLE FEMALE CANDIDATE,” raising serious concerns about professionalism and equal opportunity.

A Company Secretary is a Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), not a Personal Secretary.

It’s time organizations respect the distinction and define roles correctly.

Within 23 hours , about 84 candidates have applied for the position.

JD is a red flag. Gender biased and misrepresents the role of a Company Secretary. Is the POSH Act is in existence in the company?

3–4 PERSONAL PICTURES

One female CS  also received a mail from them. When she called on the given number, I was asked to send 3–4 personal pictures, which was quite inappropriate and disappointing. It’s really sad to see how our profession is being treated these days. A Company Secretary is a qualified professional and KMP, not someone to be approached in this manner. Organizations need to understand and respect the dignity of this role.

DECLINING STANDARDS

I am surprised to observe the declining standards in the industry, where, despite such unreasonable and concerning requirements, as many as 84 professionals have still applied, reflecting the challenging circumstances many are facing by the members of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.

SPELLING OF 'SECRETARY'

The spelling of 'Secretary' itself shows HR's IQ level..Imagine how much he would be aware of CS profession...Poor HR team as usual always unaware of CS career ..

MCA & ICSI

Will the MCA and ICSI will come forward to address this kind of issues?

# YOUR COMPLIANCE PARTNER R V SECKAR, FCS, LLB 79047 19295,