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Quote by Valerie Jarrett

“I think, traditionally, when the federal government has gathered statistics, it's been done in silos, so every agency really focuses on the statistics that are important to agency.”

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Valerie Jarrett

Valerie Jarrett is an American lawyer and businesswoman born on November 14, 1956. She served as a senior advisor to President Barack Obama during his two terms in office. Jarrett has a diverse career background, including roles in real estate and business. more

“Women now make up approximately half of the workforce - very positive. Two-thirds of all families are either headed by a single-head of household or two working parents, and particularly in this economically challenging time, that second income is more important than ever. However, women are still only earning 75 percent of what men are earning.”

Men Important Parent Challenges Very Positive

Author:Valerie Jarrett

“It is outrageous that at this time in our country, women are still not paid as much as men.”

Men Country

Author:Valerie Jarrett

“Women spend 30 percent more time doing household chores. No surprise. But women also spend more time volunteering in their community. And if you add up all of the hours of non-leisure time, women are working more than men. So I thought that was very interesting, and I was surprised about the voluntarism piece, but when you think about it, it makes sense.”

Thinking Men Community Hours Interesting Surprise Make Sense Volunteer Very Interesting Chores

Author:Valerie Jarrett

“We have to think creatively about changes that need to be made in the workplace to accommodate the growing demands on the work force.”

Thinking Workplace

Author:Valerie Jarrett