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Gender Differences in Job Satisfaction
 June 6, 2007

According to the American Business Collaboration (a group that promotes job sharing) there are some distinct gender differences in the relative importance of certain features of a job. Among the most dramatic are the differences in the importance placed on job security. Most interesting are the differences between exempt and non-exempt female employees, especially the trade-off between the importance of salary compared to meaningful work and opportunities for advancement. (Source: “New Career Paradigm Study”, 2007, American Business Collaboration)
 
Overall
Exempt Women
Exempt       Men
Non-exempt Women
Non-exempt Men
Salary/Wage
49%
44%
48%
53%
48%
Job Security
20%
16%
22%
16%
25%
Benefits
19%
13%
14%
26%
22%
Work/Life Balance
13%
16%
14%
12%
11%
Flexibility
11%
15%
13%
10%
9%
Meaningful Work
10%
15%
11%
8%
6%
Advancement Opportunities
9%
8%
13%
8%
8%
Opportunity to Learn and Grow
8%
14%
7%
4%
8%
Relationship with Immediate Manager
7%
7%
9%
7%
7%