Mar 6, 2019
Today we’re talking about the economics of women and what we can do to bridge the gender pay gap.
The gender pay gap has been a very real issue in the workplace for years, and it seems like we are finally starting to bring more awareness to this problem. The individuals that are willing to take a stand and be uncomfortable while we address the reality of this matter are the ones that will create positive change for women all over the world.
Financial advisor, Cheri Blair, joins me to provide insight into what's actually going on with the economics of women in the world today and what can we do to create necessary change so that that situation improves. She shares factors contributing to the gender wage gap and how women and minorities can work towards a system that delivers equal pay for equal work.
We Discuss:
- Saying the right thing when you don't know what to say - 5 steps for effective communication
- The economics of women today and what it will take to ensure that the gender gap narrows
- Why societies can't afford to lose out on the skills, ideas, and perspectives of their women
- The slow progress we've seen so far and why there is still a very long road ahead of us
- How the lack of leadership opportunities available to women contributes to this wage gap
- Occupational segregation, bias against working mothers, access to education, and racial biases
- Why a woman's "traditional" role as an unpaid caregiver has had an impact on wage gap views
- How women and minorities with an advanced degree don't always receive equal pay for equal work
- The actions that companies and individuals can start taking to create equality in the workplace
- Why it's crucial to speak up and get a little uncomfortable at times in order to create positive change
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