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How to support women in the workplace

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
Gender gap
The EU made it clear that women workers had been disproportionally affected by the pandemic, many having to add more home tasks to their work schedule because of closure of schools and day care centers. Francisco Seco/AP

Labor participation rates for women remain at levels not seen since the 1980s, according to The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. We speak with an economist and author about what employers can do to support women in the workplace.

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Mackenzie Krumme Producer
  • Trina La Susa Technical Director
  • Rebecca Ryan Guest

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