In January 2023, women's employment rates returned to pre-pandemic levels after significant declines during the early stages of COVID-19. Reports from the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) reveal that more than 12 million women lost jobs from February to April 2020, recovering 11 months slower than men. While 73.7% of working mothers are in the labor force, only 94.9% of fathers are, indicating a considerable gap driven by caregiving roles. To address these issues, IWPR recommends expanded flexible policies, emphasizing employers' role in supporting working women, especially in light of positive changes made during the pandemic.
According to a series of reports by the Institute for Women's Policy Research, women's employment reached pre-pandemic levels in January 2023, highlighting ongoing disparities for working mothers.
In 2023, only 73.7% of working mothers participated in the labor force, compared to 94.9% of fathers, reflecting significant participation gaps exacerbated by caregiving responsibilities.
Employers are encouraged to adopt flexible work options to support women with caregiving responsibilities; the pandemic demonstrated the effectiveness of remote work in company operations.
Ariane Hegewisch emphasizes the need for employers to recognize the value of flexible scheduling for retaining talent, particularly among women and disabled individuals.
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