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Exploring Barriers to Career Advancement for Female Employees in the Hospitality Industry – A Case Study of Pune
Garima Malik, Dr. Baljit Kaur
Abstract
This research paper aims to investigate the various obstacles encountered by female employees in the hotel industry, particularly in Pune, India, hindering their progression towards career advancement. Despite advancements in gender equality initiatives, women continue to face significant challenges in breaking through the glass ceiling within the hospitality sector. A structured questionnaire was used to adopt a quantitative methodology in this study. The researchers gathered data from 297 females working in 4-star and 5-star hotel in Pune city of Maharashtra, India. The data analysis involved descriptive analysis and exploratory factor analysis test. The four key factors have emerged, each revealing distinct obstacles faced by women in advancing their careers. The identified factors encompass issues ranging from insufficient organizational support and gender bias to work-life balance concerns, familial responsibilities, and societal challenges. The study's limited sample size and cross-sectional design may limit the generalizability and temporal insights of its findings.
Keywords
Female Employees, Career Advancement, Gender Bias, Hospitality Industry, Pune, Glass Ceiling, Work-Life Balance, Discrimination, Mentorship
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