"Women value flexibility more than men, with a notable gap in preferences for remote work, flexible hours, and childcare assistance, reflecting their unpaid care responsibilities."
"The share of job postings advertising flexible scheduling peaked in late 2023 but has since declined, indicating a troubling trend for women seeking work-life balance."
Women in the U.S. faced a significant drop in workforce participation during the pandemic, reaching a low of 56.2% in 2020. However, by 2024, employment numbers for women surpassed pre-pandemic levels. Despite this recovery, return-to-office mandates and reduced flexible work options have resulted in over 455,000 women leaving their jobs since January 2025. Women prioritize flexibility in work arrangements, reflecting their disproportionate share of unpaid care work, yet opportunities for flexible scheduling are declining.
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