Dear Friends and Managers,
Nowadays, the percentage of female HR professionals in the IT and ITES industries is 80%, surpassing male HR professionals. What will be the future percentage for this position? I am eager to understand this as I am considering pursuing an MBA in HR. Do you think this trend will continue to improve in the future?
Please share your insights and suggestions.
Thank you,
Balaji
From India, Madras
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Nowadays, the percentage of female HR professionals in the IT and ITES industries is 80%, surpassing male HR professionals. What will be the future percentage for this position? I am eager to understand this as I am considering pursuing an MBA in HR. Do you think this trend will continue to improve in the future?
Please share your insights and suggestions.
Thank you,
Balaji
From India, Madras
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Hi Balaji,
First of all, I absolutely disagree with RSK that because of looks, female HR's are appointed. Why don't males have any looks or what?
I guess HR people need lots of patience, and males don't have that as compared to women. HR is a thankless job. Even if you do all the possible things for employees to solve their problems, still, they think that HR doesn't do anything. From my side, I just want to give you advice that if you are interested in HR, then just go ahead. If you are capable enough, you will get a good job. One more thing, please go for a good institute. Before taking admission, do proper research about teaching quality, placements, etc., because too many colleges are coming up these days saying "we provide 100% placements."
All the Best and be positive
From India, Ahmadabad
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5First of all, I absolutely disagree with RSK that because of looks, female HR's are appointed. Why don't males have any looks or what?
I guess HR people need lots of patience, and males don't have that as compared to women. HR is a thankless job. Even if you do all the possible things for employees to solve their problems, still, they think that HR doesn't do anything. From my side, I just want to give you advice that if you are interested in HR, then just go ahead. If you are capable enough, you will get a good job. One more thing, please go for a good institute. Before taking admission, do proper research about teaching quality, placements, etc., because too many colleges are coming up these days saying "we provide 100% placements."
All the Best and be positive
From India, Ahmadabad
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:-D:-D And some people give this as an excuse if they are frustrated about interviews ....
From India, Madras
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While I agree with Anshu, I would also like to mention that a few jobs have requisites that they prefer male only or female only. However, the scenario is changing. It was a concept of the past (or a perceived thought?) that HR is only for female members.
Please note that during MBA or any other HR-related courses, you can see a lot of girls taking up HR as an elective or subject, and very rarely do you get to see a mass of men (compared to marketing). The reason is they prefer money - strong marketing skills earn you a good package. Since a man is the main earning person in a family, he obviously prefers the one that pays well for his effort. But I am sure you will agree that the scenario is changing now - women are also taking up marketing assignments.
In the same way, now even men are starting to like the concept of HR, so you can see a change starting from the courses people are choosing to take.
It's the preference that takes you to what you want to be. Had I preferred finance over HR and done really well with a lot of passion and the need to excel in the finance field - I would have been elsewhere at this time, probably on a finance forum at this hour of the night.
And let's not forget that certain positions require female candidates, whereas certain HR roles require male members.
Have you seen a "Female" security guard? I have not yet - but my boss was telling me that in one company he visited in Hyderabad (I guess it's Hyderabad) - there was a female security guard who was also the receptionist. She was in a saree - and when the need arose to stand outside, she used to wear a black coat over the saree. They were trained personnel from Nepal. Brilliant idea though.. must say.
From India, Madras
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Please note that during MBA or any other HR-related courses, you can see a lot of girls taking up HR as an elective or subject, and very rarely do you get to see a mass of men (compared to marketing). The reason is they prefer money - strong marketing skills earn you a good package. Since a man is the main earning person in a family, he obviously prefers the one that pays well for his effort. But I am sure you will agree that the scenario is changing now - women are also taking up marketing assignments.
In the same way, now even men are starting to like the concept of HR, so you can see a change starting from the courses people are choosing to take.
It's the preference that takes you to what you want to be. Had I preferred finance over HR and done really well with a lot of passion and the need to excel in the finance field - I would have been elsewhere at this time, probably on a finance forum at this hour of the night.
And let's not forget that certain positions require female candidates, whereas certain HR roles require male members.
Have you seen a "Female" security guard? I have not yet - but my boss was telling me that in one company he visited in Hyderabad (I guess it's Hyderabad) - there was a female security guard who was also the receptionist. She was in a saree - and when the need arose to stand outside, she used to wear a black coat over the saree. They were trained personnel from Nepal. Brilliant idea though.. must say.
From India, Madras
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Well , whether there are more females or males, How will it affect your decison. If You like a line, U should go for it.
From India, Bangalore
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From India, Bangalore
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Hi Balaji,
I am not sure how you have derived this assumption of having noticed very few men as HR professionals. I myself work for an ITES company in which most of our top HR officials are men, and they have been extremely successful in their profession so far!
The thought that HR professionals, whether men or women, do not have a bright future or earn good packages is a very primitive thought. We have already progressed into an era where the HR function has a very strategic role to play in the business.
When it comes to choosing HR as your profession, it all boils down to your interest levels in the subject. You must decide for yourself what aspect of this profession appeals to you and why. HR is definitely a profession for people who have a wide spectrum of thought processes, patience, and commitment.
The HR function these days is very vast, and you have different portfolios that you can play. You can create your own expertise in areas like benefits administration, Statutory Compliances, HR Operations specialist, etc.
Hope my reply is of some use to you.
Warm Regards,
Aparna
From India, Hyderabad
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I am not sure how you have derived this assumption of having noticed very few men as HR professionals. I myself work for an ITES company in which most of our top HR officials are men, and they have been extremely successful in their profession so far!
The thought that HR professionals, whether men or women, do not have a bright future or earn good packages is a very primitive thought. We have already progressed into an era where the HR function has a very strategic role to play in the business.
When it comes to choosing HR as your profession, it all boils down to your interest levels in the subject. You must decide for yourself what aspect of this profession appeals to you and why. HR is definitely a profession for people who have a wide spectrum of thought processes, patience, and commitment.
The HR function these days is very vast, and you have different portfolios that you can play. You can create your own expertise in areas like benefits administration, Statutory Compliances, HR Operations specialist, etc.
Hope my reply is of some use to you.
Warm Regards,
Aparna
From India, Hyderabad
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Dear,
You are right, but female HR can work in the ITES and Hospitality sectors because of their glamour field. However, in the factory sector, you will find male HR professionals because they have to handle a larger number of not highly qualified male workers, unions, etc.
Thanks,
Punit
From India, Surat
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You are right, but female HR can work in the ITES and Hospitality sectors because of their glamour field. However, in the factory sector, you will find male HR professionals because they have to handle a larger number of not highly qualified male workers, unions, etc.
Thanks,
Punit
From India, Surat
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sir, females are really soft spoken and they knw hw to manintain human relations with their employess and colleges....they are perfect for hr...
From Thailand, Bangkok
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From Thailand, Bangkok
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Hi Balaji,
Of course, in the IT industry, we can see more female HR professionals, but in non-IT industries, only male HR professionals are dominating. In non-IT industries, females may not be able to handle the entire role. Even in the IT industry, top positions in HR are predominantly held by males, although there are females as well, but in lesser numbers.
Jeeva
From India, Bangalore
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Of course, in the IT industry, we can see more female HR professionals, but in non-IT industries, only male HR professionals are dominating. In non-IT industries, females may not be able to handle the entire role. Even in the IT industry, top positions in HR are predominantly held by males, although there are females as well, but in lesser numbers.
Jeeva
From India, Bangalore
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I do agree with Ash. In Gurgaon, there are many companies that have female security guards, but that is to check females only. Anshu rightly said that females have more patience compared to males. Actually, the type of business demands male or female as HR.
Regards,
From India, New Delhi
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From India, New Delhi
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