Study 'Vereinbar' Highlights Progress and Challenges in Women's Career and Family Life
A recent study, 'Vereinbar', has shed light on the experiences of women in classic office jobs regarding career and children. Conducted by Hamburg Initiative 5050, OMR, and Appinio, the survey involved 622 women aged 20 to 45. Key findings reveal a mix of progress and challenges in gender equality and work-life balance.
The study found that 70% of women feel their career has progressed as expected, regardless of age or children. However, 33% of women feel underpaid compared to male colleagues, and 32% lack equal opportunities at work and home. Flexible working hours are available to most mothers (67%), but only 15% benefit from employer-provided childcare and 9% from job sharing.
Work-life balance is a significant concern. 44% of participants were deterred from having a child due to work-life balance, potential overload, wrong timing, and re-entry options. 44% of women without children who want to have children, and 36% of mothers, believe career influences family planning. 47% of women without children and 43% of mothers feel having a child has negatively affected their career. 38% of women have experienced discrimination at work due to motherhood, with 49% in leadership positions facing such discrimination.
Despite progress in gender equality, the study highlights ongoing challenges, including underpayment, lack of equal opportunities, and work-life balance issues. Companies like Sanofi in Germany and many IT companies are actively promoting gender equality through flexible working hours, equal pay, mentoring, support for women-owned businesses, and increasing women's representation through recruiting programs and networks. Addressing these challenges will help create a more inclusive and supportive work environment for women.
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