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January 28, 2020

Women Make Gains in the Workplace Amid a Rising Demand for Skilled Workers

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Women Make Gains in the Workplace Amid a Rising Demand for Skilled Workers
Employment is rising most rapidly in occupations in which social and fundamental skills are most important
The importance of social skills is increasing relative to the importance of other skills in almost all occupations
Wages are increasing more rapidly in occupations that rely most heavily on analytical and managerial skills
Fundamental skills are considered important in two-thirds of occupations
Amid a growing need for skilled workers, women lead in filling jobs in which social, fundamental and analytical skills are most important
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