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True Gender Equality Is Still 151 Years Away—Despite Recent Milestones

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Recent notable achievements by and for women As we embark on Women’s History Month 2023, it’s easy to feel inspired by how far women have come , getting us a little bit closer to gender equality. Headlines celebrating the accomplishments of women’s firsts have filled our newsfeeds more than ever before.

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The significance of women’s health is increasingly acknowledged in the modern workplace

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has seen a doubling of maternal mortality rates from 2002 to 2018, with a significant racial disparity affecting Black women. For example, a recent survey of companies in the UK found that 47 percent have no supportive policies for employees struggling with fertility ( FertilityFamily , 2023). Shared parental leave is also a must.

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Many people would take a pay cut for more flexible working and shorter hours

Workplace Insight

A survey of over 5,000 workers for its Better Work 2023 report found a desire for greater flexibility and less time at work is driving this trend, with a four-day work week (28 percent), a better work life balance (25 percent) and more flexible working opportunities (17 percent) the most likely factors to encourage Brits to take a pay cut.

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The Utility of Coworking Spaces for Gig Economy Workers

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Globally, the number of gig workers from 2018 to 2023 will have grown from 43 million to 78 million, according to a Mastercard report. Yet, platforms tend to reduce such entities to “workers,” often reestablishing employer-employee norms without employer-employee level benefits or salaries. .

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