The pandemic has exacerbated the challenges that women face in the workforce, from balancing childcare and job duties, to career advancement and more. We talk with women leaders who are finding ways to reduce inequities and promote opportunities for women in Maine.
Guests
Destie Hohman Sprague, executive director, Maine Women’s Lobby
Wendy Benney, executive chef, Sodexo
Renee Smyth, executive vice president, marketing, Camden National Bank
Lori Parham, state director, AARP Maine
Susan Smith, director of human resources, Core-Mark
Susanne Pingree, marketing director, Wellness Connection of Maine
Resources
- Crisis far from over for Maine women suffering prolonged unemployment
- COVID-19 Could Deal a Serious Blow to Women in the Workforce
- The Guardian view on women and the pandemic: what happened to building back better?
- Less Than 7% Of U.S. Restaurants Are Led By Women—One Director Wants To Change That
- Women in Male-Dominated Industries and Occupations: Quick Take
- Report: The Economic Status of Women in Maine
- Women in the Workplace 2020
