Home topics news Owned by Compass Studio News News What women really want at work Yajush Gupta February 21, 2024 A recent survey conducted by WORK180, an Australian jobs network for women, asked women what they want from their employers in 2024. With 769 predominantly female respondents aged between 26 and 46, the survey shed light on what it will take for businesses to retain female talent in the coming years. Flexible working remains the top priority among respondents, with three-quarters still valuing it over a top-of-market salary. Following closely are policies aimed at preventing sexual harassment and promoting pay transparency, occupying the second and third positions, respectively. Notably, members of Generation Z, expected to represent a significant portion of the workforce by 2025, strongly supported such measures. 69% of these respondents indicated they would be deterred from applying for roles with undisclosed or vague salaries. Additionally, there was a notable demand for pay transparency and efforts to address the gender pay gap. 86% of respondents expressed a desire to know what actions employers are taking regarding pay equity, marking a 5% increase from the previous year. However, despite this concern, over half of those surveyed stated they would still consider roles at companies with poor gender pay gap records if the companies demonstrated commitment to rectifying the issue. In a significant shift, the survey revealed the establishment of a menopause policy as a newfound priority among respondents. This may be attributed to the fact that approximately 25% of the