Assessing the Pandemic Impact on Women in Finance

The video discusses the impact of the pandemic and remote work on women, particularly in finance. It highlights the challenges women face, such as lack of FaceTime with managers, increased biases, and impostor syndrome. The economic downturn, termed 'she-cession,' has disproportionately affected women, widening the wage gap. The video also explores work-life overlap, changing gender roles, and the potential for flexible work models. It emphasizes the importance of empowering women through confidence-building and mentoring programs.

What challenge is highlighted for women in the finance industry during the pandemic?

• Higher salaries compared to men

• Increased travel requirements

• Lack of FaceTime with managers

• More opportunities for promotions

What term is used to describe the recession that has disproportionately affected women?

• Tech recession

• She-cession

• Green recession

• Blue recession

How has the pandemic affected traditional gender norms according to the transcript?

• Weakened traditional gender norms

• No change in gender norms

• Increased gender inequality

• Strengthened traditional roles

What is a significant benefit of men participating in unpaid labor at home?

• Decreased productivity for women

• Increased stress for women

• Increased satisfaction and productivity for women

• No impact on women's work

What is a key finding from the research on work-life overlap during the pandemic?

• No change in unpaid childcare responsibilities

• Men are doing less unpaid childcare

• Women are doing less unpaid childcare

• Twice as many men are doing 5 or more hours of unpaid childcare

What is one strategy mentioned to help women overcome impostor syndrome?

• Mentoring programs

• Ignoring biases

• Avoiding performance reviews

• Working longer hours

What is a suggested method for women to prepare for performance reviews?

• Ignore feedback from peers

• Focus only on team achievements

• Make yourself 5% different

• Avoid documenting accomplishments