Female Applicants’ Marital Status, Age Weigh Heavier than Males in Hiring: HR Survey

Hiring managers exhibit a notable preference for considering a female applicant’s marital status and age in their evaluations, in stark contrast to their approach with male applicants.

A recent study sheds light on the prevalent issue of heightened gendered scrutiny by HR departments, particularly focusing on aspects such as marital status, age, and location in the evaluation of female applicants.

Women in India Inc HR Managers Survey report revealed that 34% of women leave their jobs due to work-life balance issues, while only 4% of men face similar challenges.

Source: People Matters

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