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10 Moves That Will Help

MILLIONS OF WOMEN HAVE LOST JOBS OR dropped out of the labor force due to COVID-19, but an end to the pandemic won’t by itself repair the economic damage that’s resulted. Instead, experts say, it will take systemic changes on the part of employers and the federal government, as well as some smart strategizing from women themselves (when possible) to get them back to work and strengthen their long-term financial security. Here are 10 steps experts recommend.

WHAT INDIVIDUALS CAN DO

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