Women are still struggling under the burden of caregiving responsibilities, and their workplace policies just aren’t cutting it.
Nearly 3 million women left their jobs amidst the COVID-19 pandemic — with lack of caregiving support from employers as the leading cause behind the mass exodus. But even with increased efforts to provide flexibility and support, it’s still not enough: 53% of working mothers are less satisfied with their jobs now than they were pre-pandemic because of caregiving challenges, according to a recent study conducted by childcare company Care.com.
