3 Predictions about the Future for Working Women

At the start of the pandemic, women were losing their jobs at a faster rate than men, giving rise to the term “ shecession.” But the future of women at work is looking brighter than people predicted it would be a year ago. According to a research published by the Resolution Foundation in June, women’s average working hours have taken a smaller hit than men’s during the pandemic. This is mainly due to women who don’t have kids working more hours than ever before.

Though full-time employment for women has increased, it is too early to declare the end of the “shecession.” Mothers remain significantly more affected than fathers by school closures and the challenges of homeschooling. In fact, caring responsibilities have already made more women than men quit their jobs. More women will likely exit the workforce for good if someone has to stay home with their kids.

Given the circumstances and the challenges women are currently facing, here are some predictions on what the future of work will look like for women:

Flexibility and a hybrid work environment

With the more housework and childcare expectations placed on women, flexibility is no longer an option, but a necessity. While balancing work and home can be challenging for both parents, according to data from the…