Earlier this year, I shared the Women on Business What's She Worth? The Slow Road to Equal Pay infographic that visually depicted the size and effects of the gender pay gap. Now, I have another infographic to share that puts the issue of unequal pay in a new light. Below, you can view the Breadwinning Moms infographic from CityTownInfo.com, which explains the rise of women … [Read more...]
Mothers Are Now Primary Breadwinners in 4 out of 10 U.S. Households
Pew Research has released data from a recent study which found mothers are now the top earners in 4 out of 10 (40%) households in the United States. That's up from 1 in 10 households (11%) in 1960. It's also a growth trend that will not reverse, which calls attention to the need for employers to provide flexible scheduling, for the gender pay gap to close, and for adequate … [Read more...]