42% of women feel they make 10-20% less than male coworkers

42% of women feel they make 10-20% less than male coworkers42% of women feel they make 10-20% less than male coworkersNew research from global organizational consulting firm Korn Ferry shows that 42% of women think they earn 10-20% less money every year than male coworkers in jobs like theirs. It also showed that 42%of people agreed that the pay gap is the fruchtwein significant problem women deal with at work.Plus, 45% of women said they have been sexually or verbally harassed in the office, compared to 55% who said they have not.Seven hundred thirty-eight people working in different fields weighed in.How much less women think they make than menHeres how much less money women think they make compared to male coworkers with comparable jobs10-20 percent less than male counterparts 42%I make the same as my male counterparts 17%20-40 percent less than male counterparts 15%5-10 percent less than male counterparts 15%0-5 percent less than male counterparts 6%50-75 percent less than male c ounterparts 3%I make more than my male counterparts 1%75-100 percent less than male counterparts 1%The most popular tip that women had for others trying to get ahead in their careers was to develop a strong network at 44%. Next up was to have confidence at 32%, and then to showcase accomplishments to key leaders at 18%. The option overcome perfectionism came in last with a total of 6%.Jane Stevenson, global leader for CEO succession and vice chairman of Korn Ferry, commented on the research in a statementThe survey underscores the continued need for action around the important issues and challenges facing women in the workplace. My best advice for women in the workplace is to be confident and passionate. If you want the job, be the job before you even receive the promotion.On that note Heres why women say they dont get promotions in the officeWhile 33% of women say theyve havent gotten a promotion due to their gender, 67% of them disagreed. Furthermore, 40% say that they havent got ten either an opportunity or a promotion in the office for the same reason, and 60% said they disagreed.The research also broke down the most significant issues that female leaders face at work. Here the responses from the least to the most popularRe-entering the workforce 15%Advancement 22%Getting respect from peers 25%Being treated equally 38%Taking a look at working women overall, 42% said that the pay gap was the most important issue they deal with at work. Next up was gender discrimination at 26%, then the glass ceiling at 25% and sexual harassment at 7%.But kids also came into the picture - while 45% of women said that raising a child badly influences your career advancement, 55% begged to differ.