What will it take for employers to account for the heightened responsibilities of moms in the workplace?
of women in tech plan on leaving their jobs in the next two years. Ultimately, these statistics expose concerning trends about tech’s failure to push for flexibility, work/life balance, and effective DEI strategies.
During the early days of the pandemic, women in the tech industry were twice as likely to be furloughed or laid off than their male counterparts. In the years since, 54 percent of women say that the pandemic is making it harder for them to break into the tech industry. and elder care that’s prevented many from re-entering the workforce. Women are unsupported in the workplace, and working moms are being pushed past their breaking point.As the primary caregiver in many households—33 percent of married working moms have identified themselves as their children’s sole care provider—many women have been forced to choose between their kids and their careers.Employers need to design work structures that are conducive to the responsibilities of working moms.
Provide childcare support, either via on-site facilities or direct financial support to help working parents cover costs.