{"id":25214,"date":"2024-04-01T11:31:48","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T15:31:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.customink.com\/?p=25214"},"modified":"2024-04-01T11:15:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T15:15:08","slug":"state-of-women-work-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/state-of-women-work-us\/","title":{"rendered":"The State of Women at Work in the U.S."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women face challenges that uniquely shape their work experiences\u2014whether that\u2019s seeking equitable compensation, career advancement, or healthy work-life balance. Meanwhile, at home, women also often have a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/featured-insights\/sustainable-inclusive-growth\/chart-of-the-day\/the-double-shift-of-working-mothers-now-even-longer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201csecond shift\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during which they carry the responsibilities of caregiving and housework while also carrying the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/what-is-the-mental-load\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cmental load,\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the responsibility of overseeing and ensuring those tasks are completed. In fact, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/news\/women-do-2-more-hours-housework-daily-men-study-says-t172272\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have shown that women do about two more hours of housework daily than men, and they\u2019re more likely to experience <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2018\/11\/14\/smarter-living\/stress-gap-women-men.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">burnout<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp; To learn more about the state of women at work, we surveyed 2,000 American women employed either part-time or full-time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why it matters:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By seeking out women\u2019s perspectives, we can discover valuable insights into how to support them in the workplace better than ever.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/11-ways-celebrate-international-womens-day\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of everyone at work increases a sense of community and inclusivity that is essential for a positive work environment and thriving culture.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A total of 63% of American women are satisfied with their jobs, yet 20% are unsatisfied, indicating room for improvement.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major areas for enhancement include equal pay and fair compensation (31%), career advancement opportunities (15%), and work-life balance (13%).&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Significant percentages of women report lacking clear career advancement pathways (65%), flexible work options (over 1 in 4), and opportunities for professional growth (38%).&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work-life balance (39%) and job security and stability (17%) are the top contributors to job satisfaction among women.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a distinct perspective on gender equality in the workplace, with 37% feeling it\u2019s not addressed, 28% seeing it as insufficiently addressed, and 35% believing it\u2019s excellently addressed.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can\u2019t Get No Satisfaction<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25215 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"3727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01.png 2000w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01-161x300.png 161w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01-550x1024.png 550w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01-768x1431.png 768w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01-824x1536.png 824w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01-1099x2048.png 1099w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01-1920x3578.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01-1680x3131.png 1680w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01-1240x2311.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01-860x1603.png 860w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01-680x1267.png 680w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01-500x932.png 500w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01-400x745.png 400w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01-250x466.png 250w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01-200x373.png 200w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01-100x186.png 100w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01-76x142.png 76w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01-50x93.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A significant percentage of women (63%) are satisfied with their jobs, indicating that many women are, indeed, thriving at work. However, a notable 20% report being unsatisfied, which indicates that there is still work to be done.&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01.png\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several factors contribute to anyone\u2019s happiness with a job, and for the women we surveyed, 38% reported work-life balance as the most significant factor in their overall job satisfaction. Like many other people since the pandemic, the ability to unplug and tune in with our lives outside of work has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themuse.com\/advice\/2023-work-life-balance-survey\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">become essential<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for workers.&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01.png\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work-life balance was the biggest factor by a hefty margin. However, job security and stability (17%) and autonomy and independence in their roles (14%) are also important to women. According to another <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/featured-insights\/diversity-and-inclusion\/women-in-the-workplace\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">report by McKinsey &amp; Company in 2023<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, women are also proving to be more ambitious in the workforce, indicating that their satisfaction also relies on how much control they have over their schedules and the scope of their positions. As women become more ambitious in the workforce, work-life balance helps women (and everyone) achieve their career goals without risking burnout or sacrificing aspects of their personal lives.&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01.png\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may come as a surprise that equal pay and fair compensation trailed behind, with 11%, but this is not to say that this issue is unimportant, and we\u2019ll dive into this later.&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01.png\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Glass Ceiling and The Broken Rung<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A substantial 65% of women reported a lack of clear pathways for advancement, and 38% rarely have opportunities for professional growth, such as training, courses, and workshops. In addition, 27% feel inadequately supported by their employers in terms of both personal and professional development.&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01.png\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women have worked to break through the glass ceiling, but the \u201cbroken rung\u201d may be as challenging of an obstacle when it comes to career advancement. The broken rung is another metaphorical obstacle that prevents women from progressing beyond entry-level positions.&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01.png\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These findings speak to both of these barriers women face in the workplace. What\u2019s more, according to the aforementioned report from 2023, women are actually asking for promotions and negotiating raises as often as men but are not receiving them at the same rate as men. The pathways become even more unclear when women continue to come up against these barriers.&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01.png\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Striking the Right Balance&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work-life balance has become a hot topic since the pandemic, but especially for women. Our findings revealed that 1 in 10 American women rate their work-life balance as poor, and 1 in 4 have no flexible work options, such as remote work and flexible schedules.&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01.png\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work-life balance and flexible work options often go hand-in-hand, and these findings indicate that work-life balance is what women desire most. Yet, many women have still not gotten it.&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01.png\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our findings also align with broader trends in remote work. Another <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/remote-work-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recent survey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that 98% of workers want to work from home at least some of the time, but only 16% of companies operate fully remotely. There\u2019s also a gender disparity here, with more men (38%) working remotely full-time than women (30%).&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01.png\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This imbalance raises questions about access and equity to remote work, especially given that remote workers, on average, earn $19,000 more than in-office workers.&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01.png\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All these findings combined highlight the potential barriers women face in accessing flexible work options conducive to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender Equality in the Workplace&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender equality is another area women feel could be improved in the workplace. The women we surveyed identified equal pay and fair compensation as the area requiring the most improvement (31%), with career advancement being the second-biggest concern, with 15%.&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01.png\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, 37% of women feel their employers are not addressing gender equality in the workplace, and 28% feel it\u2019s addressed but insufficiently so. However, 35% believe their employers have excellently addressed gender equality.&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01.png\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest impacts on gender equality in the workplace is the gender pay gap. While this gap has been closing over the years, women overall still make <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/leanin.org\/equal-pay-data-about-the-gender-pay-gap\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16% less than men<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or $0.84 for every $1 a man earns. The gap is even wider for women of color.&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01.png\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender equality is also lacking in leadership. According to the McKinsey report, as of 2023, only 28% of C-suite positions are women, and women of color make up only 6%. At the managerial level, 87 women are promoted for every 100 men. And, just like at the C-suite level, that number decreases for women of color. This is another example of how the broken rung impacts women\u2019s advancement from the very beginning.&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving01.png\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where Do the Most Satisfied Women Work?&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25216 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"3383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02.png 2000w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02-177x300.png 177w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02-605x1024.png 605w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02-768x1299.png 768w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02-908x1536.png 908w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02-1211x2048.png 1211w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02-1920x3248.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02-1680x2842.png 1680w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02-1240x2097.png 1240w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02-860x1455.png 860w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02-680x1150.png 680w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02-500x846.png 500w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02-400x677.png 400w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02-250x423.png 250w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02-200x338.png 200w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02-100x169.png 100w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02-76x129.png 76w, https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02-50x85.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working women may still face many challenges at work, but certain cities and industries stand out as havens for female employee satisfaction. Miami, Salt Lake City, and San Francisco each boast satisfaction rates of 90% or higher. San Jose and Tampa are not far behind, with 89% and 88%, respectively.&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02.png\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyzing satisfaction by industry reveals that the most satisfied female employees are found in real estate (85%), <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">manufacturing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (79%), energy and utilities (78%), <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (72%), and insurance sectors (70%). Real estate\u2019s number one spot aligns with our other findings, as professions in real estate often afford women autonomy in setting schedules, determining income potential, and cultivating their businesses.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02.png\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These highly-rated industries are also prominent in the highly-rated cities. For example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/regions\/southeast\/summary\/blssummary_miami.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miami\u2019s economy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is primarily driven by tourism. However, transportation, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">professional services<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">education<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, healthcare, and finance are also prominent\u2014all of which had a satisfaction rate of 51% or higher for women.&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02.png\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/datausa.io\/profile\/geo\/salt-lake-city-ut\/#:~:text=The%20largest%20industries%20in%20Salt,%2C%20Utilities%20(%2473%2C056)%2C%20and\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt Lake City\u2019s largest industries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are education, healthcare, and professional services. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sfchamber.com\/resources\/economic-development\/key-sectors-2\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Francisco<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sjeconomy.com\/why-san-jose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Jose\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> most prominent industries are (to no surprise) IT and software, biotech, healthcare, and manufacturing. Women are finding the work they\u2019re happiest with in these cities.&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02.png\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, we wanted to know how government and non-government employees fared. Notably, female government employees report slightly higher satisfaction rates than those with non-government jobs, with 68% reporting satisfaction versus 63%. This discrepancy may stem from the perceived job security, benefits, and flexible work arrangements often associated with government positions.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02.png\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it&#8217;s the autonomy and flexibility offered by real estate or the stability and benefits associated with government roles, these cities and industries provide conducive settings where women can thrive in their careers while maintaining a satisfying work-life balance.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02.png\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite a significant percentage of women being satisfied at work, our research shows that a lack of work-life balance, the persistent gender pay gap, and disparities in career advancement opportunities are still issues that women face. However, employers and policymakers have the power to create more equitable and satisfying work environments for women.&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/BoD_CustomInk_Women-Thriving02.png\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers can prioritize initiatives that promote inclusivity, flexibility, and advancement opportunities for women across all industries and regions. At an even higher level, policymakers play a pivotal role in addressing systemic barriers that prevent women from thriving more at work. But, by harnessing the power of community and fostering inclusivity, everyone can forge a future where all women have the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives and careers.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Women face challenges that uniquely shape their work experiences\u2014whether that\u2019s seeking equitable compensation, career advancement, or healthy work-life balance. Meanwhile, at home, women also often have a \u201csecond shift\u201d during which they carry the responsibilities of caregiving and housework while also carrying the \u201cmental load,\u201d or the responsibility of overseeing and ensuring those tasks are completed. In fact, studies have shown that women do about two more hours of housework daily than men, and they\u2019re more likely to experience burnout.&nbsp; To learn more about the state of women at work, we surveyed 2,000 American women employed either part-time or full-time. 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