Women carrying a heavier load. COVID-19 is having a negative effect on women’s work-life balance.

Although many people longed to return to the workplace, new work at home arrangements introduced in response to the pandemic, seemed to offer a new flexibility.

Working from home isn't always the easiest answer for women. Source: Getty Images

However, a new report from Deloitte has found Australian women are experiencing higher workloads since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Why, and how should women respond?

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