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Economist: Women are 12% less comfortable asking for rise

Posted at 7:41 AM, Mar 18, 2021
and last updated 2021-03-18 10:57:39-04

The gender gap in requests for promotions and pay raises is widening.

Women are about 12% less comfortable asking for a raise. And for men its around 8%.

An economist with Indeed thinks the additional responsibilities women have been taking on at home during the pandemic is a factor.