Women miss promotions for maternity leave: study
Amanda Eisenberg is a former associate editor of Employee Benefit News.
Amanda Eisenberg is a former associate editor of Employee Benefit News.
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The needs of women continue to outpace organizations' inclusion efforts, which will be costly if unaddressed.
The responsibility of bridging the career gap will fall predominantly on upper management and their support efforts.
Employers need to rethink how they support women through the benefits and life challenges that make staying at work difficult.
A new survey finds this male demographic is taking mental health leave at higher rates than other generations, as employers grapple with rising loneliness and shifting workplace norms.
Supplemental benefits help lighten the load for women who lack adequate support while shouldering a disproportionate share of caregiving responsibilities.