Atlanta Woman Poll Results

February 11, 2008

More than 250 women turned out on Feb. 7 to listen to a panel on the workforce revolution and how businesses can attract and retain their female workers. We wanted to hear what our audience felt about how Corporate America was meeting the needs of women so we polled those who attended the breakfast.
 
Here are the results:

Which workplace benefit is most important to you?

a. Health insurance 17.03%
b. Pension/401 (k) 12.7%
c. Learning and development/continuing education 6.4%
d. Compensation 27.7%
e. Flexible work hours 36.2%

Among the options listed, which is the biggest obstacle
female workers currently face?

a. Advancing to a senior/top management position 40%
b. Adjusting work hours to meet personal commitments 44.4%
c. Respect on the job 6.667%
d. Fitting in with a male-dominated department or team 8.89%

What has your organization implemented to demonstrate support for women
in the workplace?
(Respondents Chose All That Applied.)

a. Flexible work arrangement (i.e., reduced hours, job share, telecommute, work at home) 59.5%
b. Affinity networking group 30.95%
c. On-site child-care center 9.52%
d. Extended maternity leave 0%

What percentage do women represent senior and top management at your
company?

a. < than 10% 70.27%
b. 11 - 20% 13.5%
c. 21 - 30% 2.7%
d. 31-40% 2.7%
e. 41% or > 10.81%

How many hours do you work per week?

a. < than 40 7.5%
b.40 - 50 47.5%
c. 51 - 60 40%
d. 70 + 5% 

Tell us what you think. Email your thoughts to feedback@atlantawomanmag.com. To find out more about the Mystery of the Workforce Revolution, pick up a copy of the February issue of Atlanta Woman magazine, Atlanta’s only magazine, Web site and events designed exclusively for professional and civic-minded women in all stages of their corporate or entrepreneurial careers.

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