Women are increasingly opting for remote work in the U.S., with 36% of employed women working from home compared to 29% of men. The participation rate of prime-age women in the labor force is at 77.7%. The rise in remote work is notably higher among mothers with young children due to domestic responsibilities and childcare affordability. Advocates attribute this trend to the challenges of traditional in-office roles, which do not align with parenting obligations, leading to a shift in work preferences and raising concerns about gender equity and career advancement.
"If I had a traditional 9-to-5 or 8:30-to-5:30 job and I had to be in the office, it wouldn't be possible. I'd be paying for before-school care. I'd be paying for after-school care. It just wouldn't logistically work," she told Fortune.
"The surge of women, especially mothers, in the labor market began during the popularization of hybrid and remote work models following the COVID-19 pandemic."
"More women than men are choosing to work remotely, raising fresh questions about gender equity, career advancement, and the future of work in the country."
"Data from the Brookings Institution show that remote work is most common for parents, both women and men, with children under five."
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