Bossed Up

We all have our ideal working conditions. We might love working from home, enjoy a couple of sociable days in the office each week, or crave the daily ritual of a peaceful commute. Whatever your personal preference, the recent trend in many sectors to force a return to the office has raised a lot of concerns.In this episode, I dig into the statistics and history of the WFH-to-RTO saga and its weighty impact on employees—in particular, how the move away from flexible work options may have a disproportionate effect on working mothers.We’ll break down the latest data and explain how we got here:Why the “she-cession” was followed by an influx of moms re-entering the workforce;The stats that back up the nation’s feelings on flexible work;How changing mandates are affecting job seekers;The systemic causes that got us to where we are today.Related Links:Wall Street Journal essay - https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/return-to-the-office-mandates-are-a-disaster-for-working-mothers-bf57a071Time magazine article - ht