Do women prefer to work in human resource department: a Robi Axiata Limited perspective

Abstract

This research paper aims to find out the gender diversity in Robi Axiata Limited and tried to find out the reasons for the majority presence of women in Human Resource Division. Also what Robi HR professionals are thinking about some stereotypes prevalent about Human Resource. This piece of research has been prepared following quantitative approach. The responses were taken using a questionnaire and they were analyzed to determine the present scenario of HR professionals. Firstly, the gender ratio was determined for all the departments of Robi Axiata Limited and it was pointed out that women have greater ratio against men in HR than any other department. Through this research, some probable reasons were identified like Academic Background, Passion or better opportunity for growth as the reasons for joining HR. As an answer to the question about women’s preference about choosing HR as their career path, most women said that they did not think their gender have anything to do with their career choice. However, a significant women responded that they took consideration of their gender before choosing their career. This opens the possibility of finding other variables which may have influence on the majority presence of Women in HR