Women's workplace crisis: 865,000 left the labor force in September

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios We're starting to see evidence of the coronavirus' erosion of women's workplace gains: 865,000 American women left the labor force in September, compared with 216,000 men. Why it matters: Many of the women dropping out hold senior-level positions at companies, and their exit from the workforce means the already-abysmal representation of women in leadership at U.S. firms

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Quality of life on the internet is coming at a higher price

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios A better quality of life on the internet is becoming increasingly pricey. Driving the news: The world’s biggest social platforms are experimenting with charging people for everything from improved account security and support, to the promise of wider public exposure. Meta said on Sunday that it’s starting to trial a new paid verification service for Instagram and

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