Gender Diversity Management: A Systematic Review of Literature and Direction for Future Research

Abstract

The advantages of gender equality and inclusivity have been more widely recognized, and as a result, gender diversity management (GDM) has gained importance in today's workplace. The existing literature provides mixed evidence concerning the relationship between gender diversity management and organizational performance. Due to mixed findings, a systematic review of gender diversity management was conducted between the years 2010 to 2023, resulting in 53 articles used for the analysis. The paper highlights the various strategies organisations use to promote gender diversity such as female development policies including coaching, training and mentoring, equality policies to prohibit discrimination, work-life balance programs, recruitment and promotion policies, commitment from top management, declaring gender diversity management success, awards and certificates and corporate social responsibility. The paper also highlights the positive and negative impact of gender diversity on organisational performance. Overall, this paper provides insights into the importance of gender diversity management in today’s workplace and offers recommendations for organisations seeking to create a more inclusive and equitable environment.