Nearly Half of Female Professionals Said They’ve Missed a Promotion or Opportunity Because of Their Gender, According to Ko...
August 07 2018 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
– New Survey Examines Gender and Pay
Disparities for Women in the Workplace –
Editor’s Note: Survey Results at End of Release
From career advancement to pay discrepancies to re-entering the
workforce, female professionals nationwide shared insights on the
challenges they face in today’s workplace. A new Korn
Ferry (NYSE:KFY) survey shows that 40 percent of women
professionals said they’ve missed a promotion or an opportunity
simply because they’re female.
The survey shows the career challenges many women in the
workplace endure, with nearly half (42 percent) stating the pay gap
is the most important issue and a quarter (25 percent) said the
glass ceiling is the most important issue.
From the responses, nearly half (45 percent) said they have been
sexually or verbally harassed at work. When asked what the most
important advice other female professionals have given to help
others succeed in the workplace, nearly half (44 percent) said to
develop a strong network, nearly a third (32 percent) said to have
confidence and nearly 20 percent (18 percent) said to showcase
accomplishments to key leaders.
“The survey underscores the continued need for action around the
important issues and challenges facing women in the workplace,”
said Jane Stevenson, global leader for CEO succession and vice
chairman of Korn Ferry. “My best advice for women in the workplace
is to be confident and passionate. If you want the job, be the job
before you even receive the promotion.”
About the Survey
The survey received 738 responses across several industries,
which took place in July 2018.
Survey Results
Do you think you’ve missed an
opportunity or a promotion at work because you’re female?
Yes 40 percent No 60 percent
Have you ever been passed up for a
promotion because you’re female?
Yes 33 percent No 67 percent
What’s the most important issue facing
women in the workplace?
Sexual harassment 7 percent Pay gap 42 percent Glass ceiling 25
percent Gender discrimination 26 percent
What is the biggest challenge for women
in leadership positions in the workplace?
Being treated equally 38 percent Advancement 22 percent Getting
respect from peers 25 percent Re-entering the workforce 15 percent
Have you ever been sexually or verbally
harassed at work?
Yes 45 percent No 55 percent
What is the most important advice you
would give other females trying to succeed professionally?
Have confidence 32 percent Overcome perfectionism 6 percent
Showcase accomplishments to key leaders 18 percent Develop a strong
network 44 percent
If applicable, do you feel raising a
child has a negative impact on your career advancement?
Yes 45 percent No 55 percent
How much less do you feel you make per
year than your male colleagues in similar roles?
0-5 percent less than male
counterparts
6 percent
5-10 percent less than male counterparts 15 percent 10-20 percent
less than male counterparts 42 percent 20-40 percent less than male
counterparts 15 percent 50-75 percent less than male counterparts 3
percent 75-100 percent less than male counterparts 1 percent I make
the same as my male counterparts 17 percent I make more than my
male counterparts 1 percent
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We help
clients synchronize strategy and talent to drive superior
performance. We work with organizations to design their structures,
roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people to
bring their strategy to life. And we advise them on how to reward,
develop, and motivate their people.
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