Motherhood and the Shape of New Work

Motherhood and the Shape of New Work

The new face of work. Flexibility is key for working moms. Image Credit: Pekic/Getty ImagesThis past weekend, millions of Americans celebrated how moms enrich our families’ lives. As economists, we mark Mother’s Day by asking how the labor market treats those same women when they close their laptops or clock out. This year the evidence is unmistakable: Women—especially mothers—are not just participating in the economy, they are positioning thems…