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From career growth opportunities to flexible hours. Here’s what’s motivating Canadian women to show up and show out at work

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A study by Robert Half explored the top priorities and concerns motivating women in the workforce right now. (Courtesy: Thought Catalog/ Unsplash)

International Women’s Day is just around the corner!

And in celebration of women doing the damn thing everyday, a new study revealed what is keeping Canadian women on their feet and motivated when it comes to their careers.

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A study by Robert Half explored the top priorities and concerns motivating women in the workforce today. 

According to the poll, which surveyed 765 Canadian women between Oct. 27 to Nov.17, 2023, 56 per cent of women feel their company provides enough opportunities for career growth that is worth sticking around for.

READ MORE: 42% of Canadian women would give up extra money if it meant they could work from home more: poll

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Additionally, only 35 per cent of women are looking or plan to look for a new job in the first half of the year. Meanwhile, 44 per cent of women say their current job offers a level of flexibility they aren’t willing to lose.

And when asked what their biggest concerns are in 2024, three in four women said wider economic changes, while 65 per cent said inadequate compensation increases.  

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