Think you know what female employees want? Think again! Wharton economist Dr. Corinne Low joins Gene Marks to shatter conventional wisdom with surprising research from her new book Having It All. Dr. Low shares why today’s mothers spend twice as much time with their children as previous generations and how this shift is reshaping workplace needs in unexpected ways. The biggest surprise? Women don’t actually want flexibility — they crave predictability. From debunking the “lean in” myth to exposing the hidden costs of burnout, this episode delivers data-driven strategies that will transform how you think about supporting your female workforce. Tune in and turn research into your competitive advantage.

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Topics include:

00:00 – Episode preview and introduction

03:50 – Dr. Low’s background and research

05:28 – Overview of Dr. Low’s new book

07:31 – Why modern motherhood feels harder

09:09 – Debunking the flexibility myth

12:32 – Predictibility vs. flexibility

14:19 – Gender differences in workplace needs

15:17 – Understanding “The Squeeze” period

22:01 – The childcare cost crisis

25:28 – The lifecycle investment approach

30:40 – Wrap up and thank you

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