Women left the workforce in droves in 2020. Many have not returned.
But what is it that they'd return to? As Deloitte's new 2023 Global Women @ Work report, which surveyed 5,000 women worldwide, points out, [D]espite some improvements over the past year, many women are still not getting what they want or need from their employers."
The Search for Flexibility
Dorothy Dalton, founder of 3 Plus International, which guides organizations seeking to build diverse, inclusive, and gender-balanced workplaces, explains:
The Deloitte Women at Work Report 2023 is sending a very clear message to businesses trying to recruit female talent and what they need to get right and focus on. Thirty percent of women in the survey reported that lack of flexibility was the key reason for leaving. This was followed by work/life balance (19%) and the lack of opportunities to learn (13%) and advance their careers (12%). Organizations need to clearly showcase that these are key offerings in all their recruitment material (job postings, career pages, etc.) and other employer branding.
Remote work is often seen as a key to flexibility (although other options exist). Indeed, a year ago, remote jobs posted on LinkedIn received 50% of all applications, even though they only made up less than 20% of jobs. And while men also apply for remote positions, providing remote options does make it easier to acquire female talent.
To keep reading, click here: Women Not Getting What They Need at Work, Says New Report
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