The pandemic’s dramatic effect on working parents isn’t news anymore—but even as many slog on, juggling jobs and family alike, a substantial chunk of working mothers say they’re considering downshifting their careers or dropping out of the workforce entirely. That’s a problem, and not just for moms. Get perspective with several recent publications that unpack the issues and offer ideas for building a better tomorrow. And, in case you need a break, we’re including a few things to occupy the kids while you rest and recharge. (We’ve been there.)
For mothers in the workplace, a year (and counting) like no other
Author Talks: Joann S. Lublin on lessons for working mothers, their families, and their employers
A fresh look at paternity leave: Why the benefits extend beyond the personal
Seven charts that show COVID-19’s impact on women’s employment
Five Fifty: The pandemic’s gender effect
COVID-19 and gender equality: Countering the regressive effects
For the kids
A tiger’s tale about what nature is really worth
Hungry fish, baffled farmers, and what happened next
From the New at McKinsey blog
Liz Hilton Segel: What I’ve learned about life and leadership from my mom and daughter