Inside the Pay Gap: What’s Changing for Women at Work

Inside the Pay Gap: What’s Changing for Women at WorkHost: Steve BoeseGuest: Noreen Farrell, Executive Director at Equal Rights Advocates SummaryOn this episode of At Work in America, Steve is joined by Noreen Farrell from Equal Rights Advocates to break down what’s really happening with pay equity, transparency, and workplace fairness right now.As policy enforcement shifts and cultural expectations evolve, they explore why progress on gender and racial equity is becoming more uneven—and in some cases, reversing. From the widening pay gap to the pressures pushing women out of the workforce, this conversation connects the dots between legislation, workplace practices, and lived employee experience.It’s an honest look at where things stand, what’s at risk, and what organizations can do to move forward with intention. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Pay Equity and Workplace Fairness02:41 The Role of Equal Rights Advocates05:36 Changes in Enforcement and Challenges in Workplace Rights08:40 Impact of Societal Changes on Women in the Workforce11:06 Wage Gap Trends15:37 Strategies for Pay Equity and Transparency20:47 The Importance of High Standards in Employment Practices23:35 Opportunities for Employers to Advocate for Change Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!  The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman.What if your wins at work didn’t have to stop there? Workhuman’s employee recognition platform is built on the world’s largest rewards marketplace – tying recognition for great work to the things people love outside it. Crush a project: snag that baking dish you’ve been eyeing. Hit a milestone: Celebrate with a weekend getaway. With over one million gadgets, gift cards, and experiences, something is redeemed for in Workhuman’s in-house store every 3 seconds. Each reward deepens connections, boosts engagement, and helps fuel a culture that knows their work matters, and has the receipts to prove it. Head over to workhuman.com to learn more. Workhuman – a proud supporter of the HR Happy Hour Network. Thanks for joining us.