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The added impact the burden of family responsibility is having on female employees during the COVID-19

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The added impact the burden of family responsibility is having on female employees during the COVID-19

Employment Director Michael Yeates joined Africa Midday on Channel Africa to discuss the impact the added burden of family responsibility is having on female employees during the COVID-19 national lockdown.

20 Aug 2020 07:30 Minutes Podcast
The added impact the burden of family responsibility is having on female employees during the COVID-19

The added impact the burden of family responsibility is having on female employees during the COVID-19

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The added impact the burden of family responsibility is having on female employees during the COVID-19

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Employment Director Michael Yeates joined Africa Midday on Channel Africa to discuss the impact the added burden of family responsibility is having on female employees during the COVID-19 national lockdown.

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