The Great Rebalance — What Women Leaving The Workforce Means For Social Impact And Innovation Issues

The current women’s workplace participation rate in the United States stands at 57%, the lowest in more than 30 years causing many to fear the progress women have made in fighting to get a seat at the table in the fight for social and innovation equality may now be lost. 

With so many women now reconsidering what’s truly important in their personal and professional lives, a Great Rebalance, I want to introduce my clients, Monica Brand Engel and Wendy Jagerson Teleki, for an individual or joint interview to address the current state of women in the workplace.  

Both women have spent decades launching and building companies while also balancing their other full-time jobs as mothers, partners, and community leaders.  They co-wrote the highly anticipated forthcoming book, Rebalance: How Women Lead, Parent, Partner… and Thrive (Changemakers Books – May 31, 2022), to help address the multitude of challenges today’s professional woman faces and empower women to make the changes they want to see in the corporate world.  

“Whether it is toxic work environments, implicit racial or gender bias, or a lack of action on climate or other social issues, there are many fronts requiring actions big and small,” Monica says. “To be a part of that change, we need to be able to harness all levels of our leadership skills to make a difference.”

In a joint or individual interview, Monica and Wendy can address the current state of women in the workplace with insights on how employers can support the challenges women are facing and the risks we face if these issues aren’t addressed.  

Talking Points Include:

• Women Are Walking At Historic Rates – Women have a much easier time walking away from a job than men.  In this current climate, women need to have jobs that are both flexible and fulfilling.  
• The Great Rebalance: New + Improved Boundaries – COVID-19 was an awakening.  Women no longer had to tiptoe around issues like childcare or toxic work environments.  Top-tier talent understand their value and are willing to hold out for companies that align with their needs + values.  
• Influence The System – Now is the time for women to fight for leadership positions and lead their teams with clarity, conviction, empathy, and agility.
• Be The Change They Want To See – Now is the time for women to feel empowered to take charge of their careers and shape the new normal for the next generation.   
• What’s At Risk – With fewer female leaders in the workforce today, younger generations of women are lacking the mentorship and aspirations to one day sit in those leadership positions.  Millennial and Gen Z women are at risk of not fully realising their full potential because there’s no role model to help navigate their journey to the top.