GENDER EQUALITY IN THE WORKPLACE

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                                                     (Ministers to share workplace equality proposals, 2022)

What is workplace gender equality?

Gender equality in the workplace aims to give women and men roughly equal chances and results, rather than necessarily defining and accomplishing goals that are the same for everyone.

Gender equality in the workplace will be attained whenever everyone has access to and can profit from the same incentives, resources, and opportunities, regardless of gender. (What is workplace gender equality? | WGEA,)

It will require: 

·       Workplaces must offer equitable compensation for work of equivalent or equal value.

·       Removing obstacles to women's equal and full participation in the workforce

·       Regardless of gender, access to all professions and businesses, including leadership

·       Positions;Elimination of gender discrimination, especially with regard to caring for one's family and other obligations.

Why is gender equality in the workplace important?


Achieving gender equality in the workplace is essential for a country's overall economic performance in addition to being "fair" and "the right thing to do." Workplace gender equality is related to:

  • increased economic growth and national productivity
  • improved organizational performance improved capacity of businesses to recruit and retain personnel; improved reputation of the organization

The effect of female choice

A woman's personal preference is the main element in deciding whether she will look for and engage in paid work in nations at all economic development levels. However, socioeconomic limitations and the pressure to adhere to established gender norms have a significant impact on this inclination.

Reasons Why women are better Bosses than men

  • Women are great listeners and communicators

We all want a manager that we can talk to and who is open and honest with us because communication is key. Collaboration is essential to a successful team. Women, more than men, are excellent communicators. Women supervisors excel at making their teams feel like they are a part of every decision the company makes, as well as reaching out for feedback or ideas when necessary.

  • Women work well under pressure

    Women tend to manage disagreements with grace because they are inherently less aggressive than males. Women prefer to address issues head-on in the job in order to effectively resolve them and advance positively.

  • Women are more resilient than men
    women are able to outlive males in stressful situations


  • Women bring a healthy work-life balance
    Women excel at juggling obligations at home and at work. They are used to balancing raising kids, cooking, cleaning, and working while receiving criticism for every choice they make.

References

    Ministers to share workplace equality proposals (2022) Ministers to share workplace equality proposals - Newsroom. Available at: https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/full-news/-/asset_publisher/y5xQt7QdunzT/content/work-life-balance-as-a-leverage-for-women-s-empowerment-and-promoting-gender-equality (Accessed: November 29, 2022).

What is workplace gender equality? | WGEA What is workplace gender equality? | WGEA. Available at: https://www.wgea.gov.au/about/workplace-gender-equality (Accessed: November 29, 2022).

Priyadharshini, O. (2021) 8 Reasons Why Women are Better Bosses than Men - Women Icons Network, Women Icons Network. Available at: https://womeniconsnetwork.com/8-reasons-why-women-are-better-bosses-than-men/ (Accessed: November 29, 2022).

Comments

  1. Prasad GunarathneNovember 29, 2022 at 10:53 PM

    Well attractive article Meshi. It's better to discuss about both disadvantages & advantages too. Also we need to consider the ability to do the particular task & then can be allocated. My view point is gender not important always but some times.

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    1. Meshika DiddeniyaDecember 20, 2022 at 9:16 AM

      Yes, of course, We have a lot to talk about in this topic

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  2. Rananjaya SampathDecember 1, 2022 at 8:32 PM

    Workplace gender equality will be achieved when people are able to access and enjoy equal rewards, resources and opportunities regardless of gender. It will require: Workplaces to provide equal pay for work of equal or comparable value. Removal of barriers to the full and equal participation of women in the workforce.

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  3. Sanjana KarunarathnaDecember 2, 2022 at 8:37 AM

    I totally agree with "women work well under pressure". But most of the leading companies in SL are much interested in hiring men work forces

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  4. Udara DilshanDecember 2, 2022 at 2:53 PM

    I am agree with you.Most of the time woman are beter bosses than men.you have explained it well.

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    1. Meshika DiddeniyaDecember 20, 2022 at 9:23 AM

      Thank you Udara. Equality in the workplace means equal job opportunities and fairness for employees and job applicants. You must not treat people unfairly because of reasons protected by discrimination law ('protected characteristics'). For example, because of a person's sex, age or race

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  5. Asfara BanuDecember 2, 2022 at 9:43 PM

    What is your recommendation to minimize the gender partiality in recruitment process ?

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    1. Meshika DiddeniyaDecember 20, 2022 at 9:29 AM

      It has taken time for gender equity to become more prevalent in several professions and in positions of leadership. Take some extra time to expand your original list the next time you construct a casual shortlist, especially for a leadership position or a job in a male-dominated field. According to the authors' study, adding a few extra applicants might boost the gender diversity of your shortlist and lower the likelihood that you would reject competent female applicants just because you think of male applicants first. This intervention is one method for reducing implicit and systemic prejudice in the informal hiring process.

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  6. Nandun NarayanaDecember 3, 2022 at 1:57 AM

    What sort of strategies can you suggest to bring gender equality to an organization?

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    1. Meshika DiddeniyaDecember 20, 2022 at 9:32 AM

      I Think Following suggestions are we can use..
      When hiring, create a larger shortlist.
      Eliminate the gender pay gap.
      Use evaluations that are based on skills.
      Men should be mentored by women.
      Give importance to finding a work-life balance.

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