According to a new survey by CNBC, the majority of women believe they could perform their boss’s job better than they can. The survey, which polled 1,005 Americans over the age of 18, found that 60% of women felt confident they could do their boss’s job better, compared to just 46% of men.
The survey also found that women were more likely than men to believe they were underpaid, with 62% of women saying they were not paid what they were worth, compared to 52% of men. However, men were more likely to ask for a raise, with 70% saying they had asked for a raise in the past, compared to 60% of women.
The survey also explored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on workers’ job satisfaction and career plans. The results showed that 45% of workers were considering a career change, with women more likely to be considering a change than men. Of those considering a change, 57% said they wanted to pursue a job with a better work-life balance.
The survey revealed that 72% of workers felt burned out, with women more likely to feel burned out than men. The main sources of burnout were identified as excessive workload, lack of work-life balance, and feeling unappreciated.
Finally, the survey asked workers about their perceptions of workplace diversity and inclusion. The results showed that while 69% of workers believed their workplace was diverse, only 54% felt it was inclusive. Women were more likely than men to feel that their workplace was not inclusive.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
“Jody Ordioni is the author of “The Talent Brand.” In her role as Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Brandemix, she leads the firm in creating brand-aligned talent communications that connect employees to cultures, companies, and business goals. She engages with HR professionals and corporate teams on how to build and promote talent brands, and implement best-practice talent acquisition and engagement strategies across all media and platforms. She has been named a "recruitment thought leader to follow" and her mission is to integrate marketing, human resources, internal communications, and social media to foster a seamless brand experience through the employee lifecycle.”