[REPLAY] Hard Decisions: Family vs. Career in Times of a Pandemic

The summer hiatus is winding down and new episodes are on the horizon.  Stay tuned for Season 6…we’ve got exciting topics and guests on the horizon.  This throwback episode was recorded with Lauren Leader during Women’s History Month at the height of the Pandemic.  Many of the same issues like work life integration, child care, and lack of remote work options are still an everyday struggle for many women.Lauren is the co-founder and CEO of All In Together, a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to women's civic education and participation. She is also the People, Culture & Leadership Advisor for Leader Chivee Advisors LLC, specializing in diversity, public affairs, engagement, communications, and corporate social responsibility. She is an author, activist, and DE&I expert. Lauren talks about the impact of the pandemic on women’s economic participation, and how public policy influences the workplace. We discuss the impact of the pandemic which forced many women to choose between domestic and work-related responsibilities.In this replay we discuss:The pre-existing challenges faced by working women, such as the high cost of childcare, and the potential catastrophic effects of the pandemic on women's labor force participation and the overall economy.The connection between workplace challenges and public policy, and the need for women to participate in the political process to hold elected leaders accountable.Lauren’s advice for CEOs and CHROs to amplify the voices of underrepresented groups within organizations, addressing the disproportionate attrition of people of color from senior ranks, and being intentional about recruiting and promoting qualified women and people of color.If she could wave a magic wand, Lauren would  have equal representation for women and people of color in all decision-making spaces and tables where the world is being shaped. Including having a woman president.Thank you for listening to The Intersection Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and catch up on any missed episodes.Resources: Lauren Leader on LinkedIn