Join the movement to close the gender pay gap and create fair workplaces for all
The gender pay gap is a complex issue with multiple contributing factors. Understanding these causes is the first step toward meaningful change.
Women represent only 28% of workers in STEM fields and hold just 27% of senior management positions globally. This concentration in lower-paying industries significantly impacts the overall wage gap.
Studies from Harvard and MIT show identical resumes with male names receive 30% more callbacks. Even when controlling for experience and qualifications, an unexplained 8% wage gap persists.
Women are 5x more likely than men to reduce work hours for caregiving. The U.S. remains the only developed nation without mandated paid family leave, forcing difficult choices.
Only 7% of women negotiate their first salary compared to 57% of men. Research shows women face social backlash for negotiating, while men are rewarded for the same behavior.
60% of private sector workers are prohibited or discouraged from discussing pay. This secrecy enables discrimination to persist unchecked, with women often unaware they're underpaid.
Black women earn 63¢ and Latina women earn 55¢ per dollar earned by white men. Asian American women face a 15¢ gap that widens to 48¢ for some ethnic subgroups.
Pay disparity affects more than individual women—it impacts families, communities, and our entire economy.
Together, we can create workplaces where everyone is valued equally
Join Our Coalition Access Resources Support LegislationResearch shows these interventions effectively reduce pay gaps when implemented comprehensively.
States with salary range disclosure laws saw a 13% reduction in pay gaps within 2 years. Colorado's 2021 law has already narrowed gaps by 8.5% according to state labor data.
Companies using structured compensation frameworks report 40% smaller pay gaps. Salesforce spent $16M+ on pay equity adjustments, achieving 100% pay parity.
Countries with 6+ months paid leave have wage gaps 7 percentage points smaller. California's paid leave program increased mothers' wages by 9% over 10 years.
Regular audits identify gaps before they compound. Adobe achieved global pay parity through annual audits, investing $2.5M+ in adjustments since 2018.
Women with sponsors are 23% more likely to be promoted. Intel's sponsorship program increased women in senior roles by 40% in 5 years.
Remote work reduces the wage gap by 3.5% according to Stanford research. Companies offering flexibility see 32% less turnover among women employees.