In honor of Women’s History Month, global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company Accenture published a report on the rising generation of women in the workplace; namely, Gen Y. The study, entitled “The Path Forward,” focuses on workplace behaviors and attitudes in regards to women’s careers.
Some key overall findings were:
- 57% of women are dissatisfied with their jobs
- 69% said they don’t plan to leave their current employers
- 64% say flexible work arrangements are their reason for staying
But, in terms of Gen Y women in the workplace, Accenture focused on the path to the future in an infographic (below). Research indicates:
Gen Y Women Are Social
- Gen Y women have increased use of and familiarity with communications, media and digital technologies
- 89% are on social media sites
- 69% tend to log on to social media daily
- 45 million are Facebook users, and represent about 30% of the U.S. population on Facebook
Gen Y Women Are Optimistic
- Gen Y women have the most positive outlook of women in the workplace, compared to other generations
- 65% believe that women are equal to men at the office
- 66% have female role models at their workplace
Gen Y Women Feel Stuck
- Gen Y women are less likely than Gen Y males to speak up about their careers
- 54% of Gen Y women proactively manage their career (64% of Gen Y men do)
- 45% asked for a rise (61% of men did)
- 41% feel like they are underpaid
- 25% don’t actively discuss their career growth with supervisors
- 31% say their career path is stagnant
- 47% believe lack of opportunities or lack of a clear career path is holding them back
For more on women in the workplace, see here and here. Happy Women’s History Month!
What do you think of these results? What is your attitude toward Gen Y women in the workplace?
