Deloitte presented the results of the study “Women @ Work: A Global Outlook” (Women at work: a global perspective), in its third edition, in which it surveyed 5,000 women from 10 countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States) to learn more about their experiences in the workplace.
The consultancy’s study found that burnout rates decreased, non-inclusive behaviors were lower, and hybrid work experiences improved.
But he also found that:
· There has been a significant decrease in the number of respondents who feel comfortable talking about mental health in the workplace.
· Fewer women feel they receive adequate mental health support from their employer.
· More women feel unable to disconnect from work, even when they have the greatest responsibility for household chores.
· Lack of flexibility at work is driving career decisions: More women around the world have left their jobs in the last 12 months than in 2021 and 2020 combined.
· One in five women reported experiencing health problems related to menstruation or menopause. Many say they move past pain and discomfort, at least in part because of a lingering stigma around these issues.
“While our research shows some glimmers of improvement for women in the workplace over the past year, it also sheds light on the work that remains,” says Emma Codd, Deloitte’s global inclusion leader.
“We are seeing a worsening picture when it comes to critical aspects of the workplace, such as mental health support. And the vast majority of those surveyed do not believe their employer is taking concrete steps to meet his commitments to gender equality. Employers must go beyond setting goals and policies and constantly foster a more inclusive and respectful work environment where all women can succeed,” Codd added.
According to the study, women have the most responsibility for household chores and often feel they should prioritize their partners’ careers. In addition to their paid work, women continue to bear most of the responsibility for domestic work in the home. These trends are more widespread for women from ethnic minority groups, who are more likely to do most of the domestic work.
“Women are a vital cohort in the workforce, and our data shows that when organizations prioritize improving women’s workplace experiences, they are more engaged, more productive, and want to stay longer with their employers. Not only is it the right thing to do, but it is beneficial for leaders to cultivate an inclusive culture in which all women are set up to thrive,” said Michele Parmelee, global deputy executive director and chief people and purpose officer at Deloitte.
For more details of the report, go here.
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