Job Market Sees an Influx of Female Workers, Coinciding with Critical U.S. Demands
After facing uncertainty about their employability due to extended absences from the workforce, women like Deandrea Rahming find eager employers ready to hire as the U.S. job market thrives. The share of working-age women between 25 and 54 who are working or seeking employment reached an all-time high in May, indicating a significant rebound in women's workforce participation. This resurgence is attributed to women's determination to play a major role in the economy and their ability to quickly return to work due to their extensive work experience and resilient resumes.
Employers, recognizing the need for more workers, particularly amidst a tight job market, are becoming more flexible to accommodate the demands of working parents, leading to a rise in the employment of women. Despite ongoing challenges such as childcare shortages and the lack of paid parental leave, the newfound understanding of the intersection between caregiving and careers, coupled with a strong job market, has made employers more willing to tap into the talent pool of women returning to work.
Sherri Garner Brumbaugh and Jen Behnke are two successful entrepreneurs in the trucking industry, demonstrating that women can thrive in what is traditionally considered a male-dominated field.