Pay equity has become a critical issue in the modern workplace, reflecting the broader push for fairness, diversity, and inclusion in American society. In simple terms, pay equity means ensuring that employees, regardless of gender, race, or other protected characteristics, are paid fairly for the work they do. This concept is grounded in the…
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Hello my HR professional friends! We’re in the middle of Black Women’s History Month, a journey of celebration, reflection, and advocacy, and honoring the remarkable contributions of Black women leaders throughout history. From trailblazing activists and scholars to groundbreaking entrepreneurs and innovators, Black women have played pivotal roles in shaping our society and advancing the…
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Hello Esteemed HR Professionals! On Sunday, February 11th, we commemorated International Day of Women and Girls in Science. (I hear there was also a football game that day.) Let’s not only celebrate the trailblazing spirits of Marie Curie and Caroline Herschel but also look at how contemporary female champions are shaping the landscape of STEM…
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36 years ago, as a new single female attorney working for a large corporation, I learned that I was being paid 10% less than my male counterpart, “because he had a family to support”. My married female colleague was being paid 15% less than our male counterpart “because she lived in a 2-income household and…
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