We must make sure that the work-from-home trend does not sideline women’s careers
While parents may appreciate increased flexibility, they could find themselves paying a substantial price in terms of their career advancement....
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COVID-19 is impacting Canadian mothers more than fathers: study
Data analyzed by the University of British Columbia suggests the gender gap has been widening since the country saw its first few cases of COVID-19. In a news release Tuesday,...
In the Covid-19 Economy, You Can Have a Kid or a Job. You Can’t Have Both.
Parents are burned out because they are being rolled over by the wheels of an economy that has bafflingly declared them inessential....
Women fear COVID-19 will ‘deepen’ gender inequality in the workplace
If both parents work for companies that aren’t understanding of the work that goes into caring for children and the amount of home responsibility that tends to fall on women,...
Stay-at-Home Parents and COVID-19: What to Explore Before Starting a Job Search
Many parents who have comfortably taken a break from the workforce may now be living with feelings of insecurity, wondering how they can contribute to family finances without neglecting their...
What it’s Like Being a Parent Working at Home During This Pandemic
For the first time in human history, parents have assumed so many roles simultaneously and all of them are nearly unavoidable and inescapable. The main roles include parent, spouse, teacher,...
How To Balance Parenting And Work In The Digital Age
While there’s no cure-all for our fast-paced digital lives, I’ve found that we have to set boundaries between work and home life to preserve our sense of sanity....
More Women Are Working Than Ever Before, Even If They Have Kids
The increase of employers offering flexible working arrangements can create a huge shift in terms of mothers remaining in employment....
The role of holistic career services for young mothers
Motherhood and career are often viewed as mutually exclusive. You have to pick between your career and your child. For young mothers, the choice is even more pressing. Many don’t...
How can parents and carers support their children with career decisions?
Schools and colleges do their very best to help your child make good career choices. However, available resources may limit the extent of personal careers advice and guidance your child...