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Will Stricter Return to Office Policies Reverse Progress Made by Women?

With larger companies like Amazon mandating employees to return to the office, some experts believe this will negatively impact the high rates of labor participation among women in the workforce.

Dominic CatacorabyDominic Catacora
September 20, 2023
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Will Stricter Return to Office Policies Reverse Progress Made by Women?

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Recent reports on Amazon’s internal discussions have ignited debate on return-to-office (RTO) mandates and the impact it might have for women in the workforce. According to a report published by Forbes, Amazon’s CEO Andy Jassy admitted during a company fireside chat that he lacked concrete data to support his aggressive RTO stance. Instead, Jassy cited conversations with “60-80 other CEOs,” most of whom favored in-office work.  

While in-office work may suit the lifestyle and preferences of certain demographics, it doesn’t necessarily align with the needs of a more diverse workforce that includes more working mothers. 

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Working mothers have enjoyed more freedom with the flexibility offered through remote work arrangements. In fact, the pandemic-accelerated shift to remote work has been a great opportunity for this demographic, allowing young mothers to balance professional and childcare responsibilities more effectively. 

A 2023 report from Motherly found that the number of stay-at-home mothers rose from 15% to 25% within a year. Additionally, McKinsey and LeanIn’s “Women in the Workplace” report revealed that 9 out of 10 women prefer remote work, with 49% of women leaders considering flexibility a top priority. 

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Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that during the early days of the pandemic, workforce participation by women aged 25-54 dropped from 77% to 73.5%. However, as remote work persisted and schools reopened, participation surged to a historic high of 77.8% by July of 2023. Experts believe that stricter RTO mandates threaten these positive gains.  

By denying more flexibility, companies with stricter RTO policies potentially face higher attrition rates and recruitment challenges in the future, especially as flexible work becomes a top consideration for many job seekers. 

While some top executives may dismiss remote work, there’s piling evidence that suggests remote work offers more work-life benefits for a significant portion of the workforce.  

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Dominic Catacora

Dominic Catacora is a Staff Writer for Allwork.space. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from Radford University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Media Studies - Journalism. He has previously covered the Historic Triangle as a journalist living in Williamsburg, Va, and is now focused on writing related to the future of work.

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