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title: "CNBC: 80% of women would leave a company for one that offered better gender equality"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/317c2a1f-5eb3-46c4-9e8c-059380dee0a3
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/cnbc-80-of-women-would-leave-a-company-for-one-that-offered-better-gender-equality-2705838
category: "Finance"
topics: ["Finance & M&A"]
published: 2018-03-09T17:12:12.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T04:09:05.453Z
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# CNBC: 80% of women would leave a company for one that offered better gender equality

**TL;DR:** A Randstad U.S. study found that 80% of women would leave a company for one that offered better gender equality. The study highlights the importance of diversity and inclusion in franchising.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2018-03-09. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/cnbc-80-of-women-would-leave-a-company-for-one-that-offered-better-gender-equality-2705838).*

## Story

As women continue to enter franchising at a rapid pace, a focus on gender equality in the workplace should top of mind for franchisors. A recent CNBC article cited a Randstad U.S. study that stated 50 percent of female respondents would leave a company if they found our their male counterpart earned 25 percent more than they did.

"Change doesn't happen overnight," said Audra Jenkins, chief diversity and inclusion officer of Randstad North America. "In order to move the needle in a meaningful way, it is the utmost responsibility of corporate leaders to invest in programs that will help retool and empower women for future success."

The survey also stated that 58 percent of women noted that lack of mentorship and a no clear path to leadership roles aided in workplace inequality. It's important for franchisors to keep these stats in mind to ensure all franchisees feel the same support as the industry continues to evolve.

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- General (sector)
- franchising (topic)
- diversity and inclusion (topic)
- gender equality (topic)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/cnbc-80-of-women-would-leave-a-company-for-one-that-offered-better-gender-equality-2705838). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/317c2a1f-5eb3-46c4-9e8c-059380dee0a3).