Monster Survey

Women’s

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Results and findings from recent research on the future of work and the evolving jobs market.


February 2024

WOMEN AND MEN ARE DIVIDED ON GENDER EQUITY IN THE WORKPLACE

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71% of men think men and women are paid the same where they work

Only 28% of women agree

67% of men think employees at their current company receive the same quality and quantity of opportunities

Only 33% of women agree

64% of men feel they are treated equally and fairly to their female colleagues

Only 37% of women agree

60% of women think men get a seat at the table more often than women do where they work

12% of men agree

19% of men think women get a seat at the table more often than men do where they work

4% of women agree

8% of men think non-binary, gender-fluid or agender workers don’t get a seat at the table as often as other employees

12% of women agree

DO ALL WORKERS RECEIVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES?

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CONFIDENCE IS KEY

56% of women think they can do their manager’s job better than them

50% of men think the same

  • Fair and equal wages (87%)
  • A clear vision for the future of their career (68%)
  • Maternity leave and/or childcare benefits (38%), up 13% from 2023 (25%)
  • Female mentors (35%)
  • Fertility and/or family planning services (16%)

WHAT BENEFITS DO WOMEN VALUE MOST IN THE WORKPLACE?

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ACCORDING TO NON-BINARY, GENDER-FLUID AND AGENDER WORKERS OR THOSE WHO PREFER NOT TO IDENTIFY THEIR GENDER

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  • 69% believe all workers are paid the same where they work, up 12% from 2023 (57%)
  • 63% believe they’re treated equally and fairly to other colleagues
  • 53% think all workers receive the same quality and quantity of opportunities at their company
  • 52% say they can do their manager’s job better than them

Methodology

Monster survey conducted among workers, February 2024.

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