The world of work is shifting faster and faster with each passing year. How, where and why we work changes seemingly every few months. And with attitudes to everything from AI to flexible working to burnout constantly developing, keeping up with the state of the world of work can feel practically impossible.

A recent event held in parliament by Right2Learn, a campaign calling for access to education throughout life, explored how the world of work has shifted for women since the Covid pandemic. Three women presented their research into issues including maternity leave, the gender pay gap and training for women in various industries. Their findings paint a bleak picture of hidden financial inequalities embedded within the workplace and the education system alike – but it is nevertheless refreshing to see the realities of the landscape laid out so clearly.

The state of work for young women in a post-pandemic world: a new campaign explores the challenges and changes