Similar Values, Separate Outcomes: Qualtrics Data Reveals Persistent Gender Experience Gaps at Work
Despite increasing attention and efforts aimed at leveling the playing field at work, men consistently report having more positive employee experiences
Women were more likely to leave the workforce during COVID1, a result of being more likely to work in impacted industries and roles, as well as taking on more caretaking responsibilities at home.
For International Women’s Day,
“While many senior leaders are making real efforts to build more diverse, equitable and inclusive organizations, to be successful they must be intentional in understanding the experiences of different employee segments, especially those who are marginalized or underrepresented,” said Dr.
Drivers of positive employee experiences are consistent across genders
Men consistently have more positive employee experiences than women do. In fact, the gap between women’s intent to stay and men’s is growing, as is how well their overall experience meets their expectations.
Recognizing the most impactful drivers of employee experiences can help leaders focus their efforts to create equitable workplaces.
Key factors that drive a positive employee experience for women at work are:
- Believing their career goals can be met at the company
- Having good opportunities to learn and develop
- Feeling supported in efforts to adapt to organizational changes
- When the company helps them understand how changes will affect their work
- Work processes that allow them to be as productive as possible
These factors are relatively consistent across genders, signaling that people are more similar than different when it comes to what drives them at work. However, men consistently say they have more positive experiences with these drivers, suggesting that their employee needs are being better met.
Global regional differences are revealed at higher job levels
Across the globe, senior leaders - those at the director level and higher - report having the most positive employee experiences of all job levels. But leaders in the
In some
“As role levels increase, positive employee experiences may go up, but the diversity decreases. The challenge for organizations is to ensure that all employees have access to the resources and support they need to advance through different career stages,” said
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Global Men |
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Engaged at work |
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-1 |
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+1 |
Experience exceeds expectations |
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-3 |
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+2 |
Intend to stay 3+ years |
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-3 |
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+3 |
Feel included |
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-1 |
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+1 |
Have positive well-being |
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-1 |
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+1 |
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1 https://www.bls.gov/charts/employment-situation/civilian-labor-force-participation-rate.htm
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