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Almost three-quarters (73%) of women in minority groups believe hybrid working has opened up new opportunities that they would not have had otherwise.
The flexibility enabled by hybrid working had allowed over half (53%) of the women surveyed to pursue promotions or apply for more senior roles, which rises to more than three in five (61%) of women from minority backgrounds, according to the latest report from IWG.
Two-thirds (67%) of respondents said that hybrid work had helped to level the playing field for career progression, while 70% think that hybrid working has made their job more inclusive.
The data was driven out from the 2024 Advancing Equality: Women in the Hybrid Workplace report commissioned by IWG, based on research among more than 1,000 female hybrid workers, of which 489 are a member of at least one minority group, which includes those who identify as LGBTQIA+, disabled or as coming from an ethnic minority background, with 78% being mobility-disabled.
For the majority of women (89%), hybrid working has helped facilitate a better balance between work responsibilities and family commitments, and as a result, over a third (38%) said that hybrid working has given them more time to pursue personal passions outside of work, while 7% even said it had allowed them to get a pet.
The report showed that, motivated by hybrid working arrangements and the better work-life balance it can offer, an increasing number of women are making significant career decisions, such as changing jobs and switching industries, with two in five (43%) of women overall saying that hybrid working has enabled them to move into their new industry.
Women from minority groups report that this career growth comes from hybrid working enabling them to be more productive and efficient (44%), helping them learn more about other roles at their company (49%) and increasing their visibility with senior leadership (32%).
Almost three-quarters (73%) of women in minority groups believe hybrid working has opened up new opportunities that they would not have had otherwise. Nine in 10 (86%) of those with a mobility disability said that hybrid working has made office-based jobs more viable for them, while 61% agreed that it has made their job more inclusive.
Of those who said they suffer from ill mental health, three in 10 (27%) experienced improved mental health as a result of working in a hybrid manner, with 70% agreeing that hybrid work had positively impacted their career growth trajectory as a result.
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