Introduction
The issue of gender is a central and highly discussed question not only in the realm of work and employment but also in general society. Women face inequality in their everyday lives; however, their work often has a direct effect on their monetary independence, social value, and sense of fulfillment. Therefore, the factors driving women to quit their jobs and methods to increase retention must be studied and brought to light.
Gender and Retention
Adapting to a new working environment could be a complicated and intense process. No one is protected from having a negative experience while integrating into unfamiliar territory. However, for women, this integration is associated with bigger complications. Employers hold women to higher standards, pay them lower wages, and exclude them from better assignments (Bobbitt-Zeher, 2020). All of this contributes to women being more likely to quit their job within the first 24 months.
Induction and Retention
To keep women in the workplace and create an equal and healthy working environment, certain strategies must be employed. One of them is induction training, which often includes information on safety and health, and skills and duties training. It allows new employees to quickly settle into their new positions and therefore increases the retention rate (Mchete & Shayo, 2020). This makes induction one of the key factors for employees to stay at their job.
Conclusion
In conclusion, gender plays an essential role in the workplace, and the employer must use various methods to increase women’s retention. Women often suffer from various sex discrimination which leads to them leaving the job within the first 24 months. Induction training is a powerful educational tool that helps employees to acclimate to the new environment and polish their skills.
References
Mchete, T., & Shayo, F. A. (2020). The role of induction training on performance of new employees at workplace: Case study of the open university of Tanzania. International Journal of Business Management and Economics, Review, 3(01), 285–300.
Bobbitt-Zeher, D. (2020). Companion to women’s and gender studies. In N. Naples. (Ed.), Gender discrimination policy (pp. 327–345). John Wiley & Sons Ltd.