Remote work was a boon for new moms who wanted to pursue careers and have more time for their children. However, the ongoing shift back to the office has been straining recent gains, creating an unjustified ‘Motherhood Penalty.'
Mothers with children under 5 years old left the workforce at a high clip. Their labor participation rate dropped by 3% from January to June, according to The Washington Post. Unsurprisingly, mothers want to spend more time with their children.
