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Mothers with Young Children Defy Expectations, Reach Record High Workforce Participation

Remote work is likely contributing to a record-breaking number of mothers participating in the workforce.

Dominic CatacorabyDominic Catacora
September 1, 2023
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Mothers with Young Children Defy Expectations, Reach Record High Workforce Participation

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A recent report from the Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution has unveiled an unexpected trend. As of June, the percentage of women with children under 5 participating in the workforce reached an unprecedented 70.4%, surpassing the pre-pandemic peak of 68.9%. 

According to an analysis published by Axios, one of the primary drivers behind this trend is likely the rise of remote work. The flexibility offered by remote work arrangements has proven invaluable for many women, especially those who hold degrees. This newfound flexibility has allowed more women to juggle professional responsibilities with the demands of motherhood. 

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Moreover, the pandemic and the subsequent rise of remote work seem to have influenced family planning decisions. Research, highlighted by Axios, suggests that the ability to work from home has encouraged more families to consider raising children. 

Advocates have long championed the idea that increased flexibility in the workplace would enable mothers to maintain their professional careers. The current trends in 2023 seem to validate this perspective. When mothers are able to find a balance between work and family life, the data shows that they are less inclined to transition to part-time roles or exit the workforce entirely. 

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However, it’s worth noting that despite this rising trend, mothers with very young children (ages 0 to 4) still participate in the workforce at a rate lower than women with older children or no children, with the latter group’s participation rate hovering around 80%, according to the data. 

While the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced new workplace environments that offer more flexibility for mothers to continue working while raising children, it’s unclear whether these changes will become permanent fixtures in the professional landscape. That’s because larger corporations are pushing back on remote work trends that have given mothers more flexibility. 

The early stages of motherhood have historically been a period where a women’s career often takes a backseat or is put on hold — impacting household income, job choices, and promotion opportunities. If the current trend holds, this long-standing pattern might see a significant disruption, heralding in a new era for women’s career trajectories, which in turn could impact the broader workforce for years to come.  

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Source: Axios
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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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