PERCEPTION AND ANALYSIS OF GENDER EQUALITY POLICIES ANDPRACTICES: A STUDY ON BUSINESSES IN BAKU

This study aims to investigate the implementation of gender equality practices in the workplace in Azerbaijan.The research also highlights the importance of assessing the level of impartiality in recruitment processes and ensuring gender balance in leadership positions.For this purpose, data were collected through surveys from 323 employees working in various sectors in Baku, Azerbaijan and analyzed using reliability tests, descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, Mann-Whitney U tests, independent samples ttests and regression analysis.The findings indicate that the level of awareness regarding gender equality is a key factor in the effective implementation of policies.The ultimate result of the study emphasizes the necessity of inclusive strategies to enhance the effectiveness of gender equality policies in practice.