Already a Future Women? Sign in Career Women are leaving the workforce in record numbers. Here’s why. Workplace female exodus is a systemic issue, not an individual one. By Jesse Kitzler Published 4 May, 2026 Career Women are leaving the workforce in record numbers. Here’s why. Workplace female exodus is a systemic issue, not an individual one. By Jesse Kitzler Published 4 May, 2026 Previous article Four creatives on defining their boundaries with AI Next article “It’s life and death. It’s not a performance” Underpaid. Undervalued. Overlooked for promotions. Harassed. Without flexibility. Without support.You likely know a woman who’s left, or seriously considered leaving, their job because of one or more of these factors. You might be one yourself. Join the club Already a member? Sign in fresh content More from FW Money Stop waiting for the perfect moment. Start investing. By Melanie Dimmitt Leadership “That is not luck. That is culture.” By Melanie Dimmitt Career The art of asking questions By Romy Ash Leadership “This is something to celebrate.” By Melanie Dimmitt Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.