A Study on Perception of Employees Towards HR Practices in Information Technology Industry with Special Reference to Select IT Companies of Hyderabad

Abstract

In the context of IT industry, employing more number of women and providing opportunities for their growth would be interesting to explore the status gender mainstreaming in Information Technology sector in India. This is an industry where women are supposed to stand shoulder to shoulder with the men. What is it that keeps women from making it to the top rung of authority in the country’s IT sector? Is it the IT sector that has not recognized and rewarded women well enough for their efforts?  In view of the above comments and observations, the present study addresses the dilemma of Gender mainstreaming in IT sector. The study utilized survey method of research. About 70 organizations took part in the study. 205 women and 98 men employees working with IT sector were contacted to collect the required information. Obtained data was analyzed by computing percentages, mean and standard deviations.  Hypothesis testing was done employing chi-square. The research findings showed that Most of the respondents (more than 60%) opined that women are treated less favorably in the HR practices. Appraisals are an exception. About 55% of the respondent employees opined that appraisals are gender neutral favoring neither men nor women