HiBob Study: Only 36% of Women Feel Empowered to Do Their Best Work

Report Highlights Gaps in Upskilling, Recognition, and Career Growth

NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HiBob, the company behind the leading global Human Capital Management (HCM) platform, has released its 2025 US Women Professionals in the Modern Workplace report. The study reveals persistent disparities in mentorship, career advancement, workplace recognition, and work-life balance.

"At HiBob, we believe inclusive workplaces are both a business imperative and an employee well-being priority," said Ronni Zehavi, CEO of HiBob. "While many women feel valued for their contributions, they still face barriers in mentorship, upskilling, and workplace policies—which continue to impact their pay and career progression."

Key Findings:

Career Development & Mentorship

• Less than 10% of women have a formal mentor at work, compared to 15% of men.
• 46% of companies offer mentorship or tech training for women in tech fields.

Workplace Visibility & Empowerment

• Only 36% of women feel empowered to perform at their best.
• 38% of women say their value is recognized through daily work visibility, while men feel valued through company culture (47%) and values (51%).
• Only 28% of women feel their company's culture actively supports them.

Work-Life Balance & Well-Being

• Just 29% of women believe their company offers flexible work arrangements.
• 37% of companies lack re-entry programs for employees returning from caregiving breaks.
• Only 15% of companies provide childcare-related benefits, and just 12% offer fertility treatments.

Pay & Promotion Gaps

• In 2024, 34% of men earned a promotion, compared to 22% of women.
• 46% of men received a raise, versus 32% of women.
• Only 25% of companies provide full salary transparency.

"The persistent gender gap in pay and career growth isn't just a women's issue—it's a workplace issue," Zehavi added. "Businesses thrive when all employees have equal opportunities to advance."

The study surveyed 2,000 full-time professionals (51% women, 49% men) working in hybrid or in-office environments. Conducted in December 2024, the findings provide crucial insights to help leaders drive meaningful workplace change.

About HiBob

HiBob is on a mission to transform how organizations operate in the modern world of work with its HR platform Bob.  It  offers resilient, agile technology that wraps all the complexities of HR processes into a game changing, user-friendly tool that touches every employee across the business. Used by more than 4400 multinational companies to accelerate hiring, retain the best talent  and elevate employee engagement.

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