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The Feminization Of Human Resources And How It Affects Women's Careers, Courtney Wegrzyn May 2023

The Feminization Of Human Resources And How It Affects Women's Careers, Courtney Wegrzyn

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Over the past 50 years, women have advanced into managerial roles in the workplace at exponential rates (Beller, 1982; Scarborough, 2017). However, hiring and promotions based on societal norms and bias have often accentuated or hampered the balance of gender in certain industries (Gaucher et al., 2011; Tambe et al., 2019). The purpose of the present study is to research the differences in gender equality, perceptions, and representation in the often-feminized industry of Human Resources. This research outlines the historical progression of gender balance in the workplace and reviews societal pressures and cycles that lead to the manifestation of these …


The Future Of The Workforce Depends On Generation Z: A Study On Generational Workforce Preferences, Laura Urgal Apr 2023

The Future Of The Workforce Depends On Generation Z: A Study On Generational Workforce Preferences, Laura Urgal

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This research paper closely analyzes Gen Z in order to better understand their views, preferences, and expectations of the workforce. We are living in the era with the largest generational diversity to date. The idea of a multigenerational workforce has become an integral part of the workforce itself. With Gen Z’s coming of age and beginning to enter the workforce en masse – with them a unique set of skills, values, and expectations. It becomes of utmost importance for businesses and organizations to understand Gen Z workforce preferences as the demographic group is determined to shape the workforce. As Gen …