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Why Return-to-Office Mandates Hurt Women of Color Most
Lucas and Luna examine how return-to-office mandates disproportionately impact women of color, using a 2025 Lean In and McKinsey study showing that 42% of women of color cite lack of flexibility as a top reason for considering leaving their jobs. They discuss the specific barriers — from commute burden to microaggression exposure — and look at how companies like Synchrony Financial have used remote-first policies to retain diverse talent, with a 15% increase in manager diversity since 2022. The episode also explores the hidden cost of 'office presenteeism' on career advancement and…
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