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Deep Dive: Unemployment report shows women impacted disproportionately by pandemic

Along with inflation and hiring practices, unemployment studies also show that the pandemic has taken a disproportionate toll on women.

News 12 Staff

Jan 14, 2022, 12:31 PM

Updated 1,071 days ago

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Along with inflation and hiring practices, unemployment studies also show that the pandemic has taken a disproportionate toll on women.
A report presented by resumebuilder.com says 35% of women unemployed during pandemic have not returned to work, and most of these are either low income or older women.
News 12’s Annalisa Klebers was joined by Lana Gifas, the executive director of Women's Mentoring Network in Stamford, to discuss how this study relates to women in Connecticut.
The Woman's Mentoring Network provides programs and mentorship to help find better employment opportunities. For more information, click here.