Client: Oxfam / Poise Nigeria

Project Period: 2025

Project Summary

Data Axis Consulting Limited (DACL) conducted a workplace research study for Oxfam / Poise Nigeria aimed at understanding the level and forms of gender discrimination in the workplace, especially barriers affecting women’s access to suitable leadership opportunities. The listing notes that the study focused on identifying different forms of discrimination experienced in the corporate world, their root causes, and additional contributing factors limiting women’s leadership progression.

The objective of the research was to generate evidence that could inform advocacy, policy discussions, and workplace improvement strategies addressing gender inequality in leadership pathways. Workplace discrimination can be shaped by a mix of formal structures, informal norms, bias, exclusionary practices, and organizational culture. A research-based approach helps stakeholders move from anecdotal understanding to evidence-driven action.

DACL’s research supported insights on:

• Perceived and experienced forms of workplace discrimination
• Barriers to women’s leadership progression
• Organizational and cultural factors influencing exclusion
• Root causes and recurring patterns in leadership opportunity gaps
• Evidence-based recommendations for workplace equity improvements

DACL applied a rigorous research process tailored to a sensitive subject area, emphasizing ethical handling of participant perspectives, quality data collection, and careful synthesis of findings for stakeholder use.

This case demonstrates DACL’s capabilities in gender research, workplace studies, social issue research, qualitative evidence generation, and policy/advocacy-oriented insight reporting.