Diversity

Diversity

Introduction

Women in many have found to demonstrate a huge desire for work in a professional environment. In fact, many researchers also believe that women who are given opportunities to work in organizations report high levels of job satisfaction in comparison of male employees (Possenriede & Plantenga, 2011). There is no doubt about the fact that more than 60 % of women believe that they represent a small number of employees in any organizations and flexible working arrangements are effective strategy to increase women workforce (Appelbaum et al., 2003). On the other hand, it can be seen that majority of organizations claim that they are equal opportunity employers as they provide equal opportunities to both the men and women employees to grow at any levels. However, the reality is different and employment practices reflect that women are given less opportunities to become part of workforce as well as business leadership.

Discussion

If the complete picture is analyzed, it shows that low or no career complexities are not only the way to increase women workforce but also facilitate women to manage their families while working for companies. According to Lineberry & Trumble (2000), favorable work environment cause more satisfaction in women employees and also improve their performance by increasing their commitment with work.

Similarly, it is also a fact that concept of equality in many western businesses is discontinuous and dissimilar in terms of employment, education, access to services, participation policy, and so on. In fact, the presence of women in business brings positive effects not only on women employees but also their families (Barth, 2005). In addition, it would not be wrong to say that status of women is challenged in businesses in western countries as there are very few women leaders in major businesses. This indicates that most of the companies have not ...