"HR leaders know that perception shapes reality in the workplace. But what happens when half your workforce experiences the organization fundamentally counter to the other half? Fresh research from the cybersecurity tech firm Acronis reveals a troubling perception gap that should concern every HR professional in the tech sector and beyond. According to Acronis' "2025 Women in Tech Report," which features results of a survey of more than 650 IT professionals in eight countries, men and women are working in the same industry."
"Equal opportunity. While 75% of men believe career development opportunities are equal, only 60% of women share that view. That is a 15-point chasm in how the workforce perceives fairness. Work-life balance. 63% of women say work-life balance challenges significantly impact their career progression, compared to just 49% of men. Women are also more likely to believe they must work longer hours to advance: 67% versus 56% of men."
A survey of more than 650 IT professionals across eight countries reveals a significant gender perception gap within tech. Seventy-five percent of men believe career development opportunities are equal, while only 60% of women agree. Sixty-three percent of women report work-life balance challenges significantly impacting career progression versus 49% of men, and 67% of women feel they must work longer hours to advance compared with 56% of men. Forty-one percent of women cite bias and stereotypes as major barriers to entering cybersecurity, and 52% worry about missing career opportunities due to family responsibilities versus 42% of men. Organizations must recognize disparities, expand leadership pathways, confront bias, and create work-life environments that do not derail women’s careers.
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