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Remote work, flexibility influence whether women apply for a job more than men

fastcompany.com · 13dShare

According to a recent FlexJobs survey of 1,700 U.S. workers, women place more value on remote work, flexible schedules and work-life balance when thinking about applying for a job. Men, on the other hand, are more likely to prioritize compensation. The survey, conducted on SurveyMonkey through social media and newsletters, shows that while salary is an important factor for both men (68%) and women (66%), women are more likely to consider how and where they’ll be required to work before hitting “submit” on a job application. Remote work is one such factor. Compared with 70% of men, 78% of women say remote work options influence whether they apply for a job. Women also rank remote work as their top priority when considering a new job (37%), while men rank compensation first (31%). Other reports have shown that remote work can have negative, disproportionate impacts on women than men. Last year, McKinsey’s Women in the Workplace report found that women who work remotely most of the time w

First report: No, Remote Work Is Not Making Us Miserable — reason.com, 15d