Over the course of the past year and a half, as the business world was turned on its head, conditions for some working women worsened. Without schools and child care, many parents — and overwhelmingly women — were forced to let their careers take a backseat as they cared for their families, while others had to care for parents or other family members. The impossibility of doing both well — managing a career and family responsibilities — has pushed nearly 3 million women out of the workforce as of February of this year, according to CBS News.
But if anything good has come out of the challenges posed by the pandemic, I believe it is a reconfiguration of the workforce and a newfound willingness by many companies to be flexible in their efforts to prioritize employee well-being. For women, the months ahead could be a powerful turning point in their quest to balance a career they find worthwhile and where they are valued, all while managing personal goals. Here are three ways to make the most of the post-pandemic workforce reality.
Continue reading: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2021/09/24/three-ways-for-women-to-make-the-most-of-the-post-pandemic-workforce/?sh=4df9b6407e43
But if anything good has come out of the challenges posed by the pandemic, I believe it is a reconfiguration of the workforce and a newfound willingness by many companies to be flexible in their efforts to prioritize employee well-being. For women, the months ahead could be a powerful turning point in their quest to balance a career they find worthwhile and where they are valued, all while managing personal goals. Here are three ways to make the most of the post-pandemic workforce reality.
Continue reading: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2021/09/24/three-ways-for-women-to-make-the-most-of-the-post-pandemic-workforce/?sh=4df9b6407e43
