Category Archives: Equal Pay

It’s certainly not news that American women continue to earn less than men for the same work, typically 79 cents on the dollar. But what’s less understood is the devastating impact those lost wages have over time. In fact, over a working woman’s career, that pay gap could accumulate to a half million dollars inContinue reading “Unequal pay’s lasting legacy: Lost income from your 1st day at work until the day you die”

[Original: Economic Opportunity Institute] From high-profile CEOs and movie stars to healthcare and retail workers, men consistently make more than women. Social scientists and economists have found clear evidence that gender-based discrimination persists – and is so deeply ingrained in culture and practice that it often goes unrecognized. Ensuring that all employees have the rightContinue reading “A step toward fair wages for women and better workplaces for all”

Sarah Bird is one of the relatively few female leaders in the local tech industry, serving as CEO of Moz, a Seattle-based outfit that helps businesses build up their online presence. And the company’s gender equity doesn’t stop at the top: while, on average only 29 percent of employees at American tech firms identify as female,Continue reading “Moz CEO Sarah Bird fights for more women leaders in tech”