Why Women’s Jobs Are Disproportionately Threatened by Automation

Why Women’s Jobs Are Disproportionately Threatened by Automation

Giving Compass’ Take:

• New research shows that automation will disproportionately threaten women’s jobs, due to differences in gendered occupations.

• One report’s proposed solutions are encouraging companies to develop workforce development initiatives for women and increase paid family leave. What would companies need from donors to make these types of policy changes? • Read about programs that are connecting women, soft skills and STEM careers. If the automation revolution is as bad as some researchers believe, almost half of all occupations in the United States are at risk of replacement by 2026. Truck drivers will […]

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