Study Finds Women and Youth Disproportionately Impacted by Precarious Jobs in Ireland
• More than a quarter of jobs in Ireland are precarious and poorly paid, especially those held by women, younger workers, and the less educated • Women are far more likely than men to be in lower quality jobs in sectors like hospitality, care, and retail • Information technology and professional/scientific roles tend to be higher quality jobs, but men are 3 times as likely as women to hold these positions • Suggested measures to improve quality of jobs include changes to parental leave policies, increased sectoral bargaining, and employer initiatives to retain women • U.S. pharmacy sector provided example of employers helping retain women in desirable roles by accommodating flexible/part-time work