Does Job Flexibility Impact Gender Gaps in Employment and Wages?

Explore the impact of job flexibility on gender gaps in employment and wages through this 43-minute colloquium from the University of Melbourne. Investigate how women's tendencies to work fewer hours with shorter commutes contribute to persistent gender disparities in Australia. Compare women's and men's responses to job losses, examining effects on employment rates, early wages, paid hours, and commuting patterns. Delve into key findings, unintended policy consequences, parental leave implications, and COVID-19's influence. Engage with discussions on generalizability and potential strategies for change, while gaining insights into the study's methodology and broader implications for closing the gender gap in the workforce.

Introduction
colloquium plan
motivation
current situation in gender gaps
gender gaps in job flexibility
study methodology
gender employment gap after job loss
impact on early wages
impact on paid hours
impact on commuting
summary
key results
unintended effects of policies
Parental leave
COVID19 impact
Questions and comments
Generalizability
How to make a change
Methods