Evaluation of the Human Resources Management in the Czech Business Environment: Gender Approach
Volume 03 Issue 2
Authors
Renata Skypalova, Janka Betakova, Vit Heinz, Adam Klement
Keywords
human resources management, empirical research, HR managers, gender, Czech Republic
Citation in APA style
Skypalova, R., Betakova, J., Heinz, V. & Klement, A. (2025). Evaluation of the Human Resources Management in the Czech Business Environment: Gender Approach. Journal of Business Sectors, 3(2), 26–34. https://doi.org/10.62222/PIHE2877
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Abstract
Research background:
Human Resource Management (HRM) in medium-sized and large enterprises represents one of the critical pillars of business growth and sustainability within the contemporary economic environment. Numerous studies have explored the influence of HRM practices with respect to the gender of HR managers. In light of ongoing transformations in HRM particularly those driven by the adoption of artificial intelligence and the integration of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) principles - it is increasingly necessary to introduce empirical evidence into broader discussions on the effectiveness of key HR managerial functions. Based on theoretical frameworks such as social role theory and gender organization theory, it is argued that the gender of the manger can play a significant role in how these new approaches are implemented and perceived, and can influence their effectiveness and impact on organizational practice.
Purpose of the article:
The aim of this article is to evaluate the effect of gender of the HR manager on the statements of human resources management in medium and large companies operating in the business environment of the Czech Republic.
Methods:
The empirical research was conducted among medium and large companies in the Czech Republic. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire administered through the Computer-Assisted Web Interviewing (CAWI) method in December 2023. A total of 451 HR managers participated in the survey. To test the formulated statistical hypotheses, the following statistical methods were applied: the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Levene’s test, Mann-Whitney U test, Wilcoxon W test, and the Z-test.
Findings & Value added:
The research yielded several noteworthy findings. Approximately 30% to 40% of Czech medium-sized and large enterprises agreed with the HRM-related statements included in the study. Female HR managers expressed comparable levels of agreement (on average 34.8%) with these statements as their male counterparts (on average 34.0%). The highest level of agreement among HR managers was observed regarding the implementation of modern HRM technologies and systems (38.7%). Conversely, the lowest level of agreement was related to assessments of the work environment and working conditions (29.6%).