Breaking Barriers: Reducing Women Employees’ Turnover through Inclusive Organisational Practices

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32996/jgcs.2025.5.1.3x

Keywords:

Women employees’ turnover, inclusive organizational practices, workplace diversity , gender equality, work-life balance, career advancement

Abstract

Female employee turnover is a leading business issue for businesses globally, causing substantial talent loss, reduced company diversity, and long-term commercial issues. Women are likely to work their way out of companies due to limited job career development opportunities, office prejudices, poor work-life balance, and little company support for professional and personal development. This essay explains the underlying reasons for high turnover rates among female employees and examines how organizational strategies towards inclusiveness can assist in solving such problems effectively. Major strategies mentioned are initiating flexible work arrangements, mentorship and sponsorship programs, leadership development initiatives, and equal recruiting and promotion policies. The article highlights the importance of creating a corporate culture that is women-friendly, in which they are respected, valued, and empowered to contribute positively. Resolution of problems like gender pay gaps, work harassment, and unconscious biases is crucial in building a conducive environment. The critique highlights the importance of active leadership and policy reforms in sustaining such inclusive practices. Diversity and inclusion organizations enhance employee engagement and retention, resulting in innovation, teamwork, and overall business performance. By dismantling systemic barriers and fostering an inclusive culture, companies can establish a resilient and dedicated workforce that brings about long-term success and endurance.

Author Biography

  • Seema Bhakuni, Faculty of Management, Doon Institute of Management and Research (HNBGU), India

    Dr. Seema Bhakuni is a Ph.D. in Management. She has done Masters in English, Sociology and Business Administration. She has also qualified CTET, UPTET and UGC NET exam. She is working as an Assistant Professor at Doon Institute of Management and Research which is affiliated to Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar, India. She has expertise in teaching human resource management to students of Business Administration. She has written eleven books on Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour and Business Communication. She has around fifty research articles published in well recognised national and international journals.

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2025-06-20

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Research Article

How to Cite

Bhakuni, S. (2025). Breaking Barriers: Reducing Women Employees’ Turnover through Inclusive Organisational Practices. Journal of Gender, Culture and Society, 5(1), 20-32. https://doi.org/10.32996/jgcs.2025.5.1.3x