Why
We Work

A comprehensive cross-industry study of US employees uncovering the motivations behind why we work

Surprisingly, it’s not about the money.

For employees today, the opportunity for growth is worth more than money, Gloat’s Why We Work Report reveals.

We’ve always known that personal growth and upward mobility are major motivators for the American workforce, but now the numbers are in, and are painting a more nuanced picture.

Our data indicates that employees crave opportunities for advancement, upskilling and professional growth in their place of work – but a disproportionate amount of American workers –
especially from under-represented groups – also feel undervalued and underutilized.

Gloat’s Why We Work survey was initiated to gain a better understanding of this complex reality, with the aim of bringing about real, long lasting, significant change for the better. As we continue to unpack and analyze these results, we will inform the conversation with new information and statistics. We’d like to invite you to explore this data with us, and to check back often to discover new facts and findings to bolster growth strategies and management practices, and to uncover the real motivations driving the American workforce. For now, here’s a taste of some of the data-driven insights you can expect to find in the coming weeks.

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Growth and Change

34%

—including 46% of Black employees and 38% of Latinx employees.

of all American workers feel that their company isn’t utilizing their full potential.

Visibility

47%

of employees wished their company would gain better visibility into their skillset.

Access

43%

would like opportunities to work on projects outside of their job description.

Gender Diversity

Women need more room for advancement in the workplace

Almost twice as many women (43%) as men (24%) feel their company doesn’t utilize their full potential.

Women

Men

Women were significantly more interested in having a mentor (21%) than men (14%), when asked what they would like to see their company do to utilize their potential more fully.

Women

Men

At the
C-level

16%

were men
and just

were women

At the
management level

43%

were men
and

12%

were women

of women were in entry-level, associate, or specialist roles

of men were in managerial or executive positions

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About Gloat

Gloat’s pioneering Talent Marketplace platform has been adopted by some of the world’s largest and most innovative employers, including Unilever, Schneider Electric, Standard Chartered Bank, PepsiCo, Walmart, Nestlé, HSBC, and more. The Talent Marketplace empowers enterprises to democratize career development, unlock skills, and future-proof their workforces using a powerful, purpose-built AI and consumer-grade user experience. Founded in 2015, Gloat is headquartered in New York, with offices around the globe and a large R&D center in Tel Aviv, Israel.

For more information, visit www.Gloat.com.

Why
We Work

Surprisingly, it’s not about the money.

For the full "Why We Work" study, click below☟

Growth and Change

of all American workers feel that their company isn’t utilizing their full potential.

Visibility

of employees wished their company would gain better visibility into their skillset.

Access

would like opportunities to work on projects outside of their job description.

Gender Diversity

Women need more room for advancement in the workplace

Almost twice as many women (43%) as men (24%) feel their company doesn’t utilize their full potential.

Women

Men

Women were significantly more interested in having a mentor (21%) than men (14%), when asked what they would like to see their company do to utilize their potential more fully.

Women

Men

At the
C-level

were men
and just

were women

At the
management level

were men
and

were women

of women were in entry-level, associate, or specialist roles

of men were in managerial or executive positions

Adapt to anything

Let's get acquainted

Why We Work

Surprisingly, it’s not about the money.

For the full "Why We Work" study, click below☟

Growth and Change

of all American workers feel that their company isn’t utilizing their full potential.

Visibility

of employees wished their company would gain better visibility into their skillset.

Access

would like opportunities to work on projects outside of their job description.

Gender Diversity

Women need more room for advancement in the workplace

Almost twice as many women (43%) as men (24%) feel their company doesn’t utilize their full potential.

Women

Men

Women were significantly more interested in having a mentor (21%) than men (14%), when asked what they would like to see their company do to utilize their potential more fully.

Women

Men

At the C-level

were men and just

were women

At the management level

were men and

were women

of women were in entry-level, associate, or specialist roles

of men were in managerial or executive positions

Adapt to anything

Let's get acquainted

Let's get acquainted

Why
We Work

At the
C-level

were men
and just

At the
management level

were men
and