Women are more likely to be forced to change jobs due to inadequate salaries and expect lower salary increases this year. They face more obstacles to career advancement and are less likely to feel fairly valued in their organisation. They also have worse access to technologies, which, among other things, makes them less likely to use artificial intelligence in work. The Randstad Employer Brand Research 2024 reveals the differences between the work environments of men and women in the Czech Republic.
The Randstad Employer Brand Research 2024 (REBR) shows the differences between men and women in the labour market. The most significant differences concern salaries. In the second half of last year, a fifth of women changed employers, and further 25% plan to do so this year. More than half of them (52%) cite low remuneration as the reason for employee turnover in view of the rising cost of living, and this trend is increasing compared to previous years.
This is related to the fact that 41% of female employees did not receive any inflation compensation from their employer, not even a one-off payment (compared to 28% of men). More than a third (36%) of women do not expect any pay rise in the coming period, compared to only 23% of men, and only 42% of women feel that their company offers them equal pay for equal work (compared to 48% of men). “Women are now leaving companies at a slightly higher rate than men. And the amount of pay is only one of the reasons behind this. The REBR survey also points out other factors that employers should take into account if they do not want to lose talented and experienced female employees,” says Martin Jánský, CEO of Randstad Czech Republic.
Another reason for higher levels of dissatisfaction and turnover is that women perceive a lack of opportunities and face more obstacles to career progression than men. The REBR survey shows that only a third (34%) of women feel that the most deserving employees in their organisation are given the best opportunities (compared to 42% of men). Also, fewer women (35%) than men (44%) feel that senior managers treat them fairly and only 34% of women (compared to 42% of men) feel that the best opportunities are given to those who deserve them the most. Women are also less likely to perceive that their unique qualities and skills are valued in the company (42% of women versus 48% of men).
When it comes to using AI at work, 56% of women say they have never used AI, compared to 47% of men. Only 4% of women use AI every day (which is 2% less than men). This difference suggests that female employees have less access to technology and are less encouraged to use it. “Companies should invest in education and support their female employees in using modern technologies,” recommends Martin Jánský.
