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Refusing Lone Working with Female (A senior manager)

Risk: medium Category: customer-facing

The Manager's Worry

"Discrimination / Rota impossible."

The Context

A senior manager is facing issue: Discrimination / Rota impossible.

✅ Usually Workable Solution

As a leader, they are role modeling. Khalwah (seclusion) rules. They may need a third person or open door. If role requires solo travel, this is a capability issue to discuss.

Alternative Approaches

  • Check policy
  • Discuss with HR