While women have always been part of the U.S. labor force, significant technological changes and shifting societal norms in the mid-20th century served to dramatically increase female labor force participation, transforming America’s workforce in the process. SHRM’s latest labor force snapshot offers insights aimed at understanding the evolution of female labor force participation and employment representation, both historically and in the present day. Although women have made huge strides in the world of work and now account for nearly half of the employed population, the data reveals that women continue to be underrepresented in certain parts of the labor force, and lag behind men in terms of earnings across every major occupational group. As employers look for ways to alleviate the ongoing talent shortage, efforts aimed at maximizing the role of women in the labor force and reducing barriers to success will be key to strengthen workforces going forward.
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