A report by Medstudies shows that the hiring ratio of men v/s women in HR has been historically higher and currently stands at a 40:60 ratio in favor of women.
As per a report by Spectrum Talent Management, a talent management organization, the hiring ratio of men v/s women in HR has been historically higher and currently stands at a 40:60 ratio in favor of women.
In 2021, many talent acquisition professionals with organizations focusing on female candidates were hired.
WHY ARE MORE WOMEN HIRED IN HR ROLES?
Several factors, including focus on gender diversity, historical and prevailing trend, and perceived higher EQ, have led more women applicants to HR roles than men.
This has largely gone under the category where gender stereotypes have been applied to the field.
Despite the fact that there is a rising emphasis on hiring women, India Inc. is not going overboard. The practice has been minimal, albeit somewhat variable.
As organizations continue to focus on gender diversity, it adds to much higher numbers of women applying for varied HR roles across industries.
“HR has always been a female-dominated arena, with 60% of HR roles getting closed with women applicants.”
“Even though HR hiring is not done with specific gender on the agenda, there is a push for gender diversity from top management that eventually works in favor of women HR professionals,” said director of Medstudies.
“For years, the number of women applicants is by default higher than men, and the exact reason for female dominance in the HR field may not be a single cause but rather an amalgamation of various business, psychological, societal, cultural factors,” he added.
WOMEN BEING HIRED TO FILL GENDER DIVERSITY GAP
More and more female employees are being recruited also to fill the gender diversity gap. This ratio is different in tier 2 and 3 cities where the prime businesses are manufacturing, and HR is usually plant based.
In plant based setup, the HR department usually has more men even though HR professionals need to be empathetic and good at multitasking, and women take this role naturally, which makes them a better fit for the HR function.