The term “she-cession” gained attention during the pandemic as women’s unemployment outpaced men’s job loss. Now, more than three years later, organizations continue to face challenges in recruiting and retaining women. What are the drivers and what can employers do? In this fast-paced presentation, speaker Mary Pontillo will share her personal story, along with insights from her colleagues. A key theme: Flexible work arrangements make a meaningful career difference—particularly for employees with caregiving responsibilities outside work. But that’s not all. You’ll leave with actionable tips to make the most of remote teams. Pontillo will discuss camaraderie, leadership development, training, and knowledge transfer—factors that boost employee engagement and success for all demographic groups.