HiBob, the company behind the leading global human capital management (HCM) platform, has released its 2025 U.S. Women Professionals in the Modern Workplace report. The study reveals persistent disparities in mentorship, career advancement, workplace recognition, and work-life balance.
“At HiBob, we believe inclusive workplaces are both a business imperative and an employee well-being priority,” says Ronni Zehavi, CEO of HiBob. “While many women feel valued for their contributions, they still face barriers in mentorship, upskilling, and workplace policies—which continue to impact their pay and career progression.”
Key findings include the following.
- Less than 10% of women have a formal mentor at work, compared to 15% of men.
- Nearly half (46%) of companies offer mentorship or tech training for women in tech fields.
- Only 36% of women feel empowered to perform at their best.
- More than a third (38%) of women say their value is recognized through daily work visibility, while men feel valued through company culture (47%) and values (51%).
- Only 28% of women feel their company’s culture actively supports them.
- Just 29% of women believe their company offers flexible work arrangements.
- Further, 37% of companies lack re-entry programs for employees returning from caregiving breaks.
- Only 15% of companies provide childcare-related benefits, and just 12% offer fertility treatments.
- In 2024, 34% of men earned a promotion, compared to 22% of women.
- Almost half (46%) of men received a raise, compared to 32% of women.
- Only 25% of companies provide full salary transparency.
“The persistent gender gap in pay and career growth isn’t just a women’s issue—it’s a workplace issue,” Zehavi adds. “Businesses thrive when all employees have equal opportunities to advance.”
