According to a survey conducted by Randstad, 65% of Argentine workers have a male boss, despite 55% believing that their employer has gender equity policies. However, when analyzing decision-making and managerial positions, only 57% claim that there is an equal number of men and women in those roles, and only 35% of CEO or General Manager positions are held by women.
Andrea Ávila, CEO of Randstad for Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay, commented: 'Although many organizations are advancing in the implementation of gender equity policies, data shows that structural barriers persist that hinder women's access to leadership positions.'
In the study, 65% of workers currently have a male boss, and only 35% have a female boss. While 89% have no preference for the gender of their boss, only 6% prefer a male boss, and 5% prefer a female boss. Additionally, only 65% believe their employer pays equitable salaries to men and women, and 61% believe both have equal opportunities for managerial positions.
The results show that 35% of CEO or General Manager positions are held by women, and only 57% say there is an equal number of men and women in decision-making positions. This reflects the persistence of cultural mandates that limit opportunities for women in the workplace, despite 94% of respondents preferring to work in gender-diverse teams.
Andrea Ávila emphasized that 'Many companies are not truly aware of their situation regarding gender issues and assume they are being equitable when, in reality, they are far from meeting acceptable parameters regarding equal opportunities, salaries, non-discrimination, and equal access to decision-making positions.'
