Effects of Gender equality Initiatives on Employees Performance at the First Vice President's Office in Pemba, Tanzania

Abstract

<jats:p>This study assessed the impact of gender equality initiatives on employee performance at the First Vice President's Office in Pemba, Tanzania. A case study design with a quantitative approach was employed, utilizing proportionate random sampling to select 104 respondents for a questionnaire-based survey. The empirical results revealed that a majority of respondents agreed that career advancement and promotion methods significantly influence employee motivation (64.4%), productivity (61.5%), and job satisfaction (53.8%). Additionally, 55.8% of respondents indicated that women facing challenges in job engagement and retention experience a negative impact on their productivity. Furthermore, 64.4% of respondents agreed that women experiencing difficulties with compensation and benefits at work are adversely affected in terms of productivity, while 63.5% noted a negative impact on teamwork and collaboration. The study recommends that, in addition to government efforts, organizations should foster an environment where education and institutional systems are strengthened to support gender equality and eliminate discrimination across employment sectors.</jats:p>