HR study analyzes job expectations of women in Germany
Cologne, March 27, 2024 – Cegid, a leading provider of cloud business management solutions for human resources (payroll, talent management), is examining the working reality of female employees in Germany in an HR study. This shows that, despite a frequently discussed wish for flexibility and independence, traditional work structures continue to enjoy great popularity.
Only 15% of female employees would like to have a part-time job for their career, 5% would like to work freelance. For a total of 71% of female employees who had a management position firmly anchored in their career plans, part-time work turned out to be a significant obstacle to their career advancement. Particularly among 35 to 49-year-olds, a third experienced that such working models limited career opportunities.
While one in two 50 to 65-year-olds did not want a managerial position for their career, only 26% of 18 to 49-year-olds have ruled this out for themselves. The majority of them are undecided about taking on leadership roles (53%). The results of Cegid’s latest HR study highlight the complexity of professional development and the challenges women face when shaping their careers.
“Part-time work requires a high degree of flexibility and organization, especially if you have leadership ambitions. I recently reduced my role as Marketing Manager DACH at Cegid to part-time in order to have more time for my family. It’s a balancing act, every day. Nevertheless, I am convinced that meaningful part-time work is not only possible, but can also be an example of modern leadership,” says Denise König, Field Marketing Manager DACH at Cegid.
About the study
On behalf of Cegid, the market research company Appinio surveyed 200 female employees aged 18 to 65 across Germany in a representative study in December 2023.
About Cegid
In a rapidly changing world of work, Cegid Talentsoft supports companies in rethinking HR and giving them a competitive advantage through sustainable HR transformation. Cegid Talentsoft is Cegid’s cloud-based human capital management platform. With more than 2,000 installations, the group supports international customers from a wide range of industries.
Cegid is a leading provider of cloud-based business management solutions for professionals in finance (treasury, tax, ERP), human resources (talent management, payroll), accounting, retail, but also small and medium-sized businesses. With a full cloud business model, Cegid sees itself as an innovation driver and supports companies of all sizes in digitalization – for a unique customer experience locally and globally. Thanks to innovative and targeted solutions, customers can fully exploit their potential. The company combines a forward-looking and pragmatic business approach with know-how about new technologies and a unique understanding of regulations and compliance guidelines.
Cegid employs 4,400 people and sells its solutions to 500,000 customers in 130 countries. The company achieved sales of 791 million euros in 2022. Pascal Houillon has been running the business as CEO since March 2017.
Further information at www.cegid.com/de/
Company contact
Cegid
Nathalie Fournier Christol
quai Paul Sédallian 52
69279 Lyon Cedex 09
+33649238314
Press contact
ELEMENT C
Tatjana Ramerth
Aberlestraße 18
81371 München
089 – 720 137 15