shows female employment dropped by 13% during the shut down, while 10% of male employment did. 64% of mothers also reported having reduced work hours, compared to 36% of fathers.I'm a 3-time CMO and 5-time ironman triathlete, but having a child is the hardest thing I've ever doneIt's a common misconception that just because we have children, we are somehow lacking when it comes to our capabilities, company loyalty, and devotion to our work.
We've proven that we can, in fact, work from home juggling house, kids, and work tasks without major interruptions in our performance. Not only have we proven that we can balance our responsibilities like pros, but we've done so in the middle of a global pandemic. Working mothers were, and still are, presumed to be too daunted with child care tasks to be fully present at work. If we are being considered for a promotion or new task, we are often subject to questions about our ability to manage both the needs of our children and the needs of the job. How can we possibly handle both?
is almost too much for one family to bear. The system is built so parents who are wealthy can afford to send their kids to a high-end daycare, while blue collar parents are forced to send their kids to one that is far below what they want for their children.
Employers never want to do anything until it benefits them. If they find it saves money, or helps them recruit and retain better employees, then they'll change.