Editor’s Note

Fair is when no one enjoys an advantage that others couldn’t also enjoy, if given the same opportunity. Fairness in the workplace is just as important as it is anywhere else. Today, more than ever before, employees expect to be respected. However, how far have we come?

Talent Management February 2020

Research Summary: The State of Pay Equity 2020

Compensation can help organizations reach important goals such as employee engagement, higher productivity, healthier operations and full legal and regulatory compliance.

Long Hours, Facetime And The Gender Wage Gap

Despite major progress in the few decades after 1970, the gender wage gap has remained constant and persistent for the last 30 years. Stuck around 80 cents on the dollar in the US (and much lower in many states like my home state of Utah), women’s relative wages aren’t moving much.

When Does Executive Pay Become Excessive?

Leslie Braksick stands out as one of the most successful entrepreneurs and CEOs I know. Yet, if she were so smart, why would she “publish” information that can become a lightning rod in any organization? 

We Have A Long Way To Go In Closing The Workplace Gender Gap

​​​​​​​The #MeToo movement has shined a powerful spotlight on the gender gap in the workplace.  Not only did it reveal the prevalence of sexual harassment in the workplace, but it also highlighted the continued persistence of gender inequality.

Companies Are Not Responsible For The Gender Pay Gap

For several years, I’ve worked with large, global companies analyzing topics related to gender. Specifically, many companies are concerned with providing equity between men and women.

The Dark Side Of Incentives

When describing their annual incentive plan (STI) most organizations will highlight to eligible employees the upside reward opportunities provided by the plan.  That is, the better your personal performance the greater the reward. Also, the better the company performs the greater the reward.

8 Ways To Secure Top Talent Without Offering More Salary

Hiring in North America has not been this challenging in a very long time. The employment rate is at an all-time high, and top candidates have been able to negotiate great packages for themselves as some get multiple offers.