June was the third consecutive month that the labor force participation rate for women between the ages of 25 and 54 has set a record, per the publication.
It is a notable bounce-back from the pandemic’s start; in April 2020, only 73.5 percent of women at their prime working age were participating in the labor force.
But an increase in flexible work offerings lessened child care conflicts, and a workforce shortage — spurred by long COVID and baby boomers’ departure from the job market — lifted wages. These factors may be contributing to women’s workforce rebound, according to CNN Business.
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