Who says you can’t have it all? Not most professionals.
In a new research report from Accenture called “Redefining Success,” 70% of men and women believe they can have it all, but 50% believe they can’t have it all at the same time.
The research surveyed 4,100 professionals in 33 countries, and found that work-life-balance is the number one indicator of career success (56%) above money (46%), recognition (42%), and autonomy (42%). In fact, 52% of respondents claimed to have turned down a job offer because they were concerned that the position would negatively affect their work-life balance.
Following are additional key findings from the study:
- 53% of women and 50% of men claim they are satisfied with their jobs and not currently looking for new jobs.
- 59% claim that a good work environment is rewarding followed by honest (54%), flexible (50%), and interesting (49%).
- 58% of women and 64% of men report having asked for or negotiated a pay raise.
- 75% work frequently or occasionally during paid time off. They do so to check email (71%), catch up on work (44%), work with no distractions (35%), or participate in conference calls (30%).
- 40% consider themselves workaholics.
- 38% leave their jobs because their responsibilities don’t match their job descriptions, which is the same percentage that leaves due to pay-related issues. 34% leave because their work isn’t interesting.
“Defining Success” is part of Accenture’s annual celebration of International Women’s Day (celebrated on March 8, 2013), a day designated by the United Nations to recognize women’s contributions to the world’s economy.
Stay tuned for more information about International Women’s Day throughout the week here on WomenOnBusiness.com.
