It's well-established that women often encounter a different set of expectations in the workplace. A new research has put a dollar figure on gender bias in the office.
A study conducted by corporate consultancy found that a woman's "perceived competence" fell 35 percent and her "perceived deserved compensation" dropped $15,088 when she spoke angrily or forcefully, Fast Company first reported.
The research featured male and female actors reading from different scripts and with varying levels of forcefulness. An observer assessed their worth and competence based on these interactions.
"In short, speaking forcefully creates a social backlash." "That backlash is amplified for women and can adversely affect an individual's career and prove costly to an organization's effectiveness. [cnbc].
On the other hand it could be the same for men if the Manager is of the opposite sex. Some managers may consider a comment, a challenge or a forceful suggestion as a challenge and a threat to their positions.
Some perceive anything to be a challenge and a threat. Acting on it can simply destabilize own position unnecessarily. Just a thought.
On the other hand it could be the same for men if the Manager is of the opposite sex. Some managers may consider a comment, a challenge or a forceful suggestion as a challenge and a threat to their positions.
Some perceive anything to be a challenge and a threat. Acting on it can simply destabilize own position unnecessarily. Just a thought.
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