"A Yale study from 2021 found that women at one US retail chain were 14% less likely to be promoted, because they are consistently judged as having lower leadership potential than men. The McKinsey report also found women get less career support to progress."
"A survey of 13,000 UK employees, back in 2017, showed women find promotion less rewarding than men do people perceived them as less competent, which affected their enjoyment of their job."
"Work generally is less financially rewarding for women: the gender pay gap still stands at 10.9% and progress towards closing it has stalled."
A significant decline in women's motivation to pursue promotions has emerged as a workplace concern. Research from Robert Walters found 54% of professional women feel less motivated about promotions than two years ago, while McKinsey's 2025 report identified a gender ambition gap where women desire advancement less than men. Multiple factors contribute to this trend: women face 14% lower promotion rates despite equal qualifications, receive less career support, encounter workplace prejudice that makes promotions less rewarding, and experience persistent gender pay gaps of 10.9%. Additionally, general workplace burnout compounds these challenges, making career advancement less appealing despite its traditional benefits of increased income and status.
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