Now is the moment to ensure that women on low incomes have equal access to opportunities in the changing job market.
This research provides rich qualitative insights into key challenges that need to be tackled for women on low incomes to harness emerging opportunities in future-focused work. Tackling these challenges will ensure the best chance of: women on low incomes not getting ‘left behind’ as the job market changes; the economy benefitting from an active workforce; and businesses finding the strongest talent. The research draws insights from in-depth interviews with training providers, career coaches, charity leaders, employers, and researchers working in this space; workshops that brought together professionals working in this field and women with lived experience of being on a low income; and a review of existing literature on the subject.
