Factors of gender discrimination among woman employees and its effects on their productivity / Ainol Rahman Mohd Adnan

Employee performs critical tasks for the survival of the organization irrespective of gender differences between male and female. This study is important to explore few possible factors and dimensions of gender discrimination including its effect on employees' productivity. The study was conducted in severa1 department of EPF Kuala Lumpur. Method of this research is by quantitative research involves collecting information about demographic profile, existence of gender discrimination in a workplace, factors contribute to the gender discrimination and its effect on productivity. Findings found pay gaps is strong factor in gender discrimination among women and the effect on employees' productivity is low their level of motivation and creates tension. Because of this, the responsible management especially Human Resource Management should play their role against the issue.