I have worked in places where it was out of gender balance one way or the other, and the gender balance does change the group dynamics. However, that doesn't mean that each does not have its pluses and minuses.

I think that productivity can be good in any group, but the leader needs to think about ways to be inclusive and honor all of the members styles so that the mission can be served.

I'd rather work with men than women women seem to wonder off on subjects and matters that has nothing to do with the productivity of the office

ridiculous question to stir the pot. and it's working. too many variables - age group(s), single or married, type of business, company size/ formality, etc etc

Certainly it will because if the ratio in terms of work (productivity)does not match with the number of workers to accomplish the work then everything would be topsyturvie in that particular business.Its always Man/Woman - Machine - Money so in an organisation there should be proportionate number of employees (Men/Women)in order to carryout a non-disruptive production.CHEERS

and i should add, i agree that it shouldn't affect it but i have experienced it that way.

and as the other poster mentioned, the work culture as a whole, seems to have a much larger impact.

Yes, I've noticed when there's a lot of women sometimes it gets too negative and nitpicky. Alright I'll come out and say it, it gets too catty.

Men can be that way once in awhile, but for the most part their temperments seem more mild and tend to balance the dynamics out.

Just speaking from my experience however :)

I agree with the previous poster. Ultimately, the work culture determines productivity. Is the culture too much work and not enough play? Does the culture stress working to the point of burnout? I don't feel gender really plays a part in productivity.

LOL!!! This is a funny and loaded question!

I work at Inc and for the first time ever I work in a place where there are more women than men by far and it's a bit of a trip. So much so I blogged about it.

As far as affecting productivity, it shouldn't in anyway shape or form unless the people working there are dumb and unprofessional. An unprofessional atmosphere, regardless of the sex ratio ( wow that's an interesting phrase ), affects productivity. Working with idiots definitely affects productivity. Aside from those two reason, productivity is a result of being one who cares about being the best at what you do no matter what it is you do.

Now I would like to say that working at Inc Magazine with all these smart, professional women is awesome ( he said with the camera watching him ). jk

There can be a slight productivity issue, but nothing that can really affect a companies bottom line. The only issues that can happen in both situatuions that I forsee would MAYBE be an increase in sexual harrassment.

No, not in itself. It's the cohesiveness of the group, its match with the corporate mission, their inventives and engagement and commitment to their brand promise to each other and their customers, that matter.