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    Home»Research»More women employees open to working on holidays, than men: TimesJobs Study
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    More women employees open to working on holidays, than men: TimesJobs Study

    mmBy Prajjal Saha | HRKathaJanuary 25, 20174 Mins Read1419 Views
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    65 per cent women employees in India Inc. say they are happy with their current work-life balance while only 40 per cent men feel the same way.

    Irrespective of how equal men and women may get at work, their naturally dissimilar biological compositions do bring about a difference in their thought processes and work preferences. Numerous researches have pointed out to these unique psychological and emotional traits of men and women at work. These dissimilarities impact their career choices, as well as their conduct at the workplace.

    A new TimesJobs study on ‘The Gender Divide @ Work” reveals how gender differences in work patterns, communication styles, negotiation methods and tactics have a big impact on the way men and women perform their professional duties and their perception of the workplace. The study reveals that interestingly, women employees are more open to the idea of working during holidays and vacations with 55 per cent of them saying they have no issues doing office work while holidaying as opposed to just 30 per cent men.

    In general, 40 per cent of both men and women employees put in around 10–12 hours in a regular day at work. However, 70 per cent men also do overtime at work as compared to 40 per cent women employees. Of the 70 per cent men who work overtime, 50 per cent do it every day while 30 per cent do it on alternate days and only 20 per cent do it twice a week. On the other hand, out of the 40 per cent women employees who do overtime, 55 per cent shared that they do it twice a week, 35 per cent do it on alternate days and 10 per cent do it every day.

    “While there has been a significant shift in evaluating performance based on productivity, the study confirms that perceived gender differences still exist. However, this is more of a mindset issue, than an actual difference in job performance. Even if women do not spend as many hours in the workplace, their productivity and output is equal, if not greater in some cases, than that of men today. This is increasingly being recognised in India Inc.” says Nilanjan Roy, head of strategy, Times Business Solutions.

    The survey also showed that though more of the men staff put in extra hours at work more frequently, the level of displeasure in doing overtime is almost equal for both genders. About 60 per cent men and 70 per cent women employees are not happy putting in extra hours at work.

    In line with that, work–life balance holds great significance for both men and women employees as almost 70 per cent men and 60 per cent women employees clearly state they will not trade a good work-life balance for a better pay package. In terms of satisfaction with their work–life balance, 65 per cent women employees say they are happy with their current work-life balance while only 40 per cent men feel the same way.

    Talking of taboos, such as openly revealing matters related to job-search, salaries and increments, the survey reveals that these matters are often more unacceptable to women employees—70 per cent men are happy to disclose to their colleagues if they are looking out for a job change, while 70 per cent women are averse to the idea.

    Also, 60 per cent male employees would comfortably disclose their salary package to their peers, while 70 per cent women employees would not as they feel embarrassed and expect others will feel jealous or unhappy making comparisons.

    It appears that social factors and conditioning are by and large, responsible for the apparent gender differences at the workplace. But, at the same time, this study also reveals some interesting similarities and surprising facts, which break gender stereotypes at the workplace, bringing in a different perspective altogether.

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    Dr. Prajjal Saha, editor and publisher of HRKatha since 2015, leverages over 25 years of experience in business journalism, writing, and editing. He founded HRKatha to provide insightful analysis on the evolving workplace. With expertise spanning HR, marketing, distribution, and technology, Saha has a deep understanding of business dynamics. His authorship of the acclaimed Marketing White Book highlights his versatility beyond HR. A trusted voice across industries, his clear and thoughtful commentary has earned him a reputation for thought leadership, making him a reliable source of knowledge and insights for professionals navigating the complexities of the business world.

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