Women in 2025 Survey

Women in 2025

A Survey of Women Meeting Planners & Suppliers

We invite you to participate in the 2025 survey focused on the issues and challenges women face in the meetings and incentive industry. Your insights will contribute to our Women’s Issue and Industry Report. As a token of our appreciation, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $200 gift card upon completing the survey.

Please give your best response to the following questions about women in the meeting and incentive planning industry.*

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Sure
Women in our profession have a hard time getting promoted.
There is an income disparity between men and women in our industry.
Women have lower self-esteem than men
I feel like I have to be “nice” to my boss and/or coworkers
I feel uncomfortable speaking up when I disagree with a boss or coworker.
I feel uncomfortable speaking during an in-person or online meeting
If someone talks over me during a meeting or in a professional situation, I let them.
A quality like “assertiveness” is perceived differently when it comes from a woman vs a man.
Women struggle more with work/life balance than their male counterparts.
I feel competent and confident about my professional abilities.
If I have to “push back” or disagree with a client, I do.
I feel supported by my boss and/or coworkers.
I have been mentored by a more experienced colleague.
I have mentored a less experienced or younger colleague.
I have been sexually harassed in the workplace or in a professional setting.
I think occurrences of sexual harassment in the workplace have decreased.
I have experienced microaggressions in the workplace or in a professional setting.
I take care of myself with calming techniques like yoga or meditation.
I usually get the sleep I need to feel refreshed.
I love what I do.

Please add anything else you feel is relevant or important to our discussion:*
Which age group do you belong to? (Optional)
- 18-24
- 25-34
- 35-44
- 45-54
- 55-64
- 65 or older
How do you identify? (Optional)
- Female
- Male
- Non-binary
Please enter your contact information to be entered for a chance to Win a $200 gift card (optional)
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