Genderová diverzita a její souvislosti s kulturou firmy – studie firem v Pardubickém kraji

Gender diversity and inclusion in the workplace represent key themes in modern human resource management. The theoretical part of this master's thesis places these issues within the broader context of organizational culture and maps the current state of gender diversity in the Czech Republic. Particular attention is paid to existing barriers, such as the gender pay gap and the underrepresentation of women in decision-making processes. This theoretical framework is followed by empirical research aimed at identifying and quantifying the factors that demonstrably influence the perceived level of inclusion among employees in selected organizations within the Pardubice Region. The research was conducted using a quantitative methodology through a questionnaire survey on a sample of 78 respondents. The collected data were evaluated using a correlation matrix and hierarchical regression analysis. The research results revealed that while the influence of individual gender stereotypes on overall inclusion is marginal, the dominant predictor of a sense of belonging is the participatory leadership style of direct supervisors. The practical contribution of the thesis lies in the finding that simply increasing the proportion of women in a company is insufficient for achieving true inclusion and a healthy organizational culture. Based on the findings, specific recommendations are formulated for the management of the studied enterprises, focusing primarily on suppressing negative behaviors and developing inclusive managerial skills.