The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped our workforce—in many ways. For one, we have seen women leave the workforce in droves, with some experts suggesting it could be one of the steepest declines in history. Still, this goes deeper than the pandemic. This is only part of a perfect storm that has been brewing in the labor force.
Let’s take a closer look at the state of the market today. The State of the Gender Pay Gap in 2021 from PayScale has some interesting takeaways. For one, women’s role in the labor force participation is at a 33-year low, …
