The gender pay gap is often treated as a compensation issue. But by the time salary is being negotiated, many of the factors that influence what someone earns are already in place.
New data from Payscale shows that the uncontrolled U.S. gender pay gap has widened, with women earning approximately 82 cents for every dollar earned by men. But the number tells only part of the story.
Who gets promoted, tapped for high-visibility assignments, connected to sponsors, and moved into roles with greater responsibility can all shape long-term earning potential. When women miss out on those opportunities, the effects can compound over the course of a career.
For organizations, closing the gap means looking beyond salary reviews and examining whether women have equitable access to the experiences that lead to advancement.
For women, it also means understanding your market value, tracking your impact, and building relationships that can open doors.
Take a deeper look at what’s driving the gap here.
