Women in the Workforce on CNN

Today, I had the privilege of appearing live on CNN in a segment called “Women in the Workforce.” The interview offered insights into the shifting dynamics of the economy and why more women are making their way into the workforce.

We’re calling it a “man” cession in that 82 percent of people who have been laid off are men. For the first time women are poised to take over 50 percent of the workforce. The industries that we are employed in are not the industries that have been hit the hardest.

With that said, I believe that now is the time for men and women to reposition themselves for future hiring trends. I predict that manufacturing and construction are the industries that will see a major shift in how jobs are done, and IT as the area where people need to reeducate themselves.

As men are being laid off, companies are using this as an opportunity to get a more diverse management base. There is talk of a new female economy because we control so much of the consumer dollar. Women are going to be a valuable force because we are making the decisions, financial and otherwise. So get ready, ladies. Now is the time to make this "man" cession an opportunity for us!