October 6, 2020
1 minute
• Economically, Covid-19 has hit women particularly hard. Nearly half - 47% - have had to dip into savings to make ends meet, or turn to friends and family for support.
• Women have spent more time caring for others - that has increased stress and left women less time for work and professional development. • Among the hardest hit are younger women, those with children and those in developing countries with little or no access to benefits or financial support.
• Not surprisingly, women feel more vulnerable as a result of Covid-19; 50% say they feel more exposed to financial risk. Most women say they’re not covered for basic risks, if faced with another crisis.
• Despite the setbacks, women are still largely optimistic. Most believe their prospects – and their family’s prospects – will improve over the next six months, or at least not deteriorate further.
• Women increasingly want to take matters into their own hands - our survey shows that nearly one in five would consider creating their own business as a response to the pandemic.