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Women in the workplace
A greater percentage of women are working than ever before
May 15, 2024
What's behind the surge in women workers? And will the numbers keep climbing?
Share of women in labor force continued to grow in August, but is it sustainable?
Sep 4, 2023
Flexible and remote jobs help. Expiring childcare relief funds don't.
Could hybrid work hold women back?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Dec 6, 2021
Because women are more likely to take advantage of workplace flexibility, journalist Emily Peck says they could be put on the "mommy track."
How secretaries organized and changed the workplace for women
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Feb 11, 2021
The 9to5 movement started with the feeling of being invisible as a woman office worker, says co-founder Karen Nussbaum.
What is makeup for during a pandemic?
Feb 10, 2021
Social distancing has made some women more aware of what wearing makeup means for them, whether it's peer pressure or self-care.
Job loss for women is a major issue in New Zealand's "COVID election"
by
Stephen Ryan
Oct 16, 2020
Women make up more than 90% of people who have lost their jobs during COVID-19 restrictions in New Zealand.
When it pays to smoke with the boss
Dec 9, 2019
Male smokers who work for other male smokers get promoted faster, according to new research.
For public good, not for profit.
Can salary transparency lead to equal pay for women?
Apr 2, 2019
A new survey found that younger women are pushing back against unequal pay.
Breaking down barriers for working moms who breastfeed
by
Anu Anand
Aug 24, 2018
Working moms face many barriers. Among them, travelling while breastfeeding.
The power of a voice in transition
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bennett Purser
Aug 16, 2018
When Thomas Page McBee started transitioning and taking testosterone, he didn’t just notice a difference in his vocal range. He also started tracking how people responded.