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Not in the Same Boat: Career Progression in the Pandemic
COVID-19 has forced everyone to adjust to a new way of life and a new way of working. But the career effects of the global pandemic haven’t been equitable for all workers, according to a new study of more than 1,000 U.S. adults conducted by Qualtrics and theBoardlist.
Men are more positive about working from home
The % of each group that sees remote work positively affecting their career progression:
| 0% | 80% |
|---|---|
| Men | |
| Women |
Men are 4X more likely than women to say their company places too much emphasis on women in leadership
The % of each group that say they see remote work positively affecting their career progression:
| 0% | 80% |
|---|---|
| Making over $100,000 | |
| Making under $100,000 |
White workers are 62% more likely than Black workers to say they’ve been more productive during the pandemic
Men with children at home report being more productive working remotely
Among workers with children at home, the % that say they’ve been more productive working at home during the pandemic
| 0% | 100% |
|---|---|
| Men | |
| Women |