Women are proud of the work they do. However, they still face male-domination in the work world and say they must work harder to make the same gains. Equal pay continues to be an issue, and they want more opportunities in male-dominated fields to break the glass ceiling. Women also would like better health benefits from their jobs - more coverage for less money, and a plan that could travel with them from job to job. They think that big businesses provide better benefits packages than smaller firms, but smaller firms provide more personal contact and commitment to their employees.
Women see positive changes as a result of women-led businesses.
They also believe that with more women-led companies they might better manage the next economic downturn. Many women believe the new economy and technology are opening doors for women in the work force and say the Internet provides new opportunities for women entrepreneurs. At the same time, they worry about a growing digital divide. Some women praise the modern conveniences offered by cell phones, pagers, email and the like, but many also women believe technology has made their lives even more hectic than before. Initially meant to ease the time crunch, technology has placed new demands on women, forcing them to be accessible at all times and requiring them to respond faster and faster.