Building a Resilient Future: Empowering Women Leaders in the Indian Police Service - A Systematic Literature Review Highlighting Transformative Hr Strategies for Peak Employee Engagement.

Abstract

The Indian Police Service (IPS) plays a pivotal role in maintaining national security and public safety, yet women remain significantly underrepresented in leadership positions. This paper conducts a systematic literature review (SLR) from 2015 to 2023 to explore how transformative Human Resource Management (HRM) strategies can empower women leaders within the IPS and foster peak employee engagement. Adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, this review systematically searches databases such as Web of Science, Scopus, and Dimensions using keywords related to women's leadership, the IPS, HRM strategies, and employee engagement. Inclusion and exclusion criteria are established to meticulously select relevant studies. The data extracted and synthesized aims to identify key themes and gaps in the existing research.

A conceptual model may be developed to illustrate the proposed relationship between transformative HR strategies, women's leadership development within the IPS, and employee engagement. The expected findings suggest effective HRM strategies such as gender-neutral recruitment processes, leadership development programs for women, mentorship initiatives, and work-life balance support. These strategies are hypothesized to contribute to a more diverse and inclusive IPS leadership, leading to higher employee engagement and, ultimately, a more resilient police force.

This research holds significant implications for policy development within the IPS and police forces globally. By empowering women leaders and fostering employee engagement, the IPS can build a more resilient future for India's security landscape.