Women lost their jobs or left the workforce at significantly higher rates than men during the pandemic and have encountered more long-term barriers to reentry. As a result, this economic era has earned the nickname the “shecession.” The pandemic also eroded years of progress towards gender equality at work.

In part 2 of this two-part episode, we will outline the social issues the pandemic has exposed and explore ways that employers can provide equitable skilling and meaningful employment to help women return to work.

Our guests for this episode include;

Dee Poku-Spalding, Founder and CEO, the WIE Suite

Lisa Skeete Tatum, Founder and CEO, Landit

Rachel Thomas, Co-founder and CEO, LeanIn.Org and OptionB.Org

Angela F. Williams, President and CEO, United Way Worldwide