The article discusses the impact of workplace flexibility on declining birth rates, challenging the notion that women's personal choices are solely to blame. It highlights that many individuals desire larger families than they currently have. Research shows that remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic led to a fertility increase, particularly among educated women who could balance careers and family life. The lack of supportive family policies and the push for rigid work arrangements by some politicians further exacerbates the issue, emphasizing the need for improved work-life balance to support family growth.
"When work is flexible enough so that women can be ambitious and have the time and bandwidth to raise a family, they're more likely to give it a try."
"Working from home allows women with young children and pregnant women to stay in the labor force rather than lose their job," Zang said.
"A May 2025 report from the Government Accountability Office found that flexible, hybrid work improves employees' ability to stay on the job and perform at high levels, especially when they have caregiving responsibilities."
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