Share How the Pandemic Has Changed The Game For Working MomsâAnd What Comes Next Weâre mid-pandemic, peak work from home, peak remote school, peak burnout. And thatâs if weâre lucky: Hundreds of thousands of mothers have been pushed out of the labor force entirely. But experts say this crisis could speed workplace equality, normalize flexible schedules, and lead to more meaningful and sustainable jobs for us all. By Ann Shoket February 03, 2021
If you ve been feeling as if the world is on fire, you re right. It was, literally, for a while: As if a pandemic, a recession, a racial reckoning, and a contentious election weren t enough, 7.7 million acres of land and thousands of homes burned in the wildfires that swallowed the West. We ve lost so much in the last year. Loved ones. Time. Sanity. And jobs.
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In September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that nearly 900,000 mothers and 300,000 fathers have left the workforce since the pandemic started. iStock / Special to On the Minds of Moms
A global health crisis that upends nearly every facet of life will have both short and long-term effects. While certain things like personal hygiene habits, online shopping and connecting with family and friends through technology have been transformed, one of the most critical issues now coming to light is the effect this pandemic is having on the labor force, specifically regarding women and working mothers.