Challenges at Workplace: A Case study of Non-Standard Female Workers in Retail Sector of Pakistan

Abstract

The participation of women in paid employment has been increased recently. More and more women are participating in paid employment due the increased in informal labor market. The primary goal of this qualitative research study was to explore that what were the challenges a non-standard female worker had been facing at their workplace? The researcher conducted the in-depth interviews, with the help of interview guide. The researcher keenly took care of all the ethical considerations and took field notes of the observations during the interview. The sample was collected by using purposive sampling technique by keeping in front the purpose of study. The study illustrated thematic analysis to analyze the data. Women were participating in non-standard employment in retail sector to improve their economic status but such employments were followed by many offensive behaviors at workplaces as well. Women were facing problems such as harassment, bullying, mental stress, physical fatigue and exploitation on daily basis. These problems were lowering their efficiency and adversely affect their wellbeing. Women experiences of going through such problems are considered to highlight the issues and reduce them to zero.