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Today is White Women’s Equal Pay Day, a day that stands to highlight a crucial issue that affects women across the globe: the gender pay gap. This day marks how far into the new year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year, shedding light on the ongoing struggle for wage equality. It's a call to action for everyone—employers, policymakers, and individuals—to commit to making equal pay for equal work a reality. We must dismantle the barriers that perpetuate pay disparities and advocate for transparency, fairness, and equity in the workplace. Let's use this day to amplify our voices, share stories, and push for policies that ensure no one is undervalued. Together, we can close the gap and create a more equitable future for all. Join the conversation and be a part of the change. #EqualPayDay #CloseTheGap #GenderEquality #GenderEquity

Today marks a crucial moment in our pursuit of workplace equality: Equal Pay Day - It’s a stark reminder of the persistent gender pay gap that continues to affect women across all industries & backgrounds. “The gender pay gap is typically referred to in monetary terms, measuring how much women earn for every dollar a man earns. But that gap is also indirectly a marker of time, since women on average earn less and therefore have to work longer just to break even with men. How much longer? Enter Equal Pay Day — an approximate measure of just how many months into the new year a woman has to work for her earnings to catch up with what a man made in the prior year. This year, Equal Pay Day falls on [March 12]. That means the average full-time working woman has to work about two and a half months more than the average man just to bring in what he earned last year.” (To read the full article, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gG8u6-Uw ) As we recognize this day, let’s ask ourselves: How can we collectively work towards closing this gap and ensuring fair compensation for all? Join the conversation and learn more about the significance of Equal Pay Day. #ttccommunity #ThelaThatchConsulting #EqualPayDay #GenderEquality #WorkplaceEquality #closingthegap#t

If a man and a woman both started working on January 1, 2023, it would have taken the average woman until today, March 12, 2024, to catch up to the man’s yearly earnings. Today we recognize the ongoing fight for gender pay equality and the importance of closing the gender pay gap by celebrating Equal Pay Day. Equal Pay Day originated in the U.S. in 1996 as a public awareness event that highlighted the gap between men and women’s wages. Every year it falls on the date that symbolizes how far into the new year women must work to earn the same amount that men earned in the previous year. At Payton Employment Law, PC, we’re dedicated to protecting workers’ rights, which include fair compensation. To help close the ongoing gender pay gap, we must hold companies and policymakers accountable for ensuring that women receive equal pay for equal work. #EqualPayDay #PayEquity #GenderEquality #WomensRights

Today is Equal Pay Day, the symbolic day when women's earnings "catch up" to men's from the previous year. Shockingly, women have to work over an extra 2 months to earn the same salary their male counterparts did last year. This disparity affects women across all industries and education levels. For every dollar earned by men, women make just 84 cents or less according to the latest data. The gaps are even wider for women of color. Black women make 63 cents and Latina women make 55 cents for every dollar paid to white men. This inequality limits economic security and other long-term goals. Pay equity is about more than just wages, it's about fairness, justice, and respect. Women deserve equal pay for equal work. The gender pay gap diminishes women's career opportunities and has ripple effects on families and communities. With women's wages contributing more to household incomes than ever before, families increasingly rely on women's earnings. Paying women equally would benefit families and our overall economy. While progress has been made, the gender and racial wage gaps are complex, systemic problems requiring comprehensive solutions. On this Equal Pay Day, let's make pay equity a priority in our workplaces. Conduct an internal audit, implement transparent compensation practices, implement fair hiring and promotion practices, and commit to ongoing improvement. Challenge pay discrimination wherever you see it. Together, we can work to close the gender pay gap, not just on Equal Pay Day, but every day. The time for equal pay is long overdue. #EqualPayDay #PayEquity #GenderEquality #WageGap #RacialEquality #DiversityAndInclusion https://lnkd.in/gBwMzakJ

🚨 Equal Pay Day: A Stark Reminder 🚨 Earlier this week marked Equal Pay Day—the day when women in the UK, on average, effectively start working for free for the rest of the year compared to their male counterparts. Falling on November 20th this year, it’s a stark reminder of how much work still needs to be done to close the gender pay gap. While we’ve seen progress, systemic inequalities persist. Women remain underrepresented in leadership, paid less for equivalent work, and face barriers that hold back their careers and financial independence. What are you seeing in your organization? Are there measures in place to address these disparities? Are pay structures transparent and fair? We all have a part to play: 💼 Advocate for pay equity and review policies. 📣 Amplify women’s voices and contributions. 🌟 Mentor and support the next generation of leaders. The gender pay gap isn’t just a statistic—it’s a reflection of where change is still desperately needed. Let’s continue the conversation and commit to action. What’s working (or not working) where you are? #EqualPayDay #GenderPayGap #DiversityAndInclusion #WomeninBusiness https://dy.si/HXGmzS2

Today is Equal Pay Day, a crucial moment to reflect on the persistent wage gap that affects millions of women worldwide. This day highlights how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned the previous year. It’s a reminder that we still have work to do to ensure fair and equitable pay for all. Equal pay is not just a women’s issue—it’s everyone’s issue. Together, we can build workplaces that are truly inclusive and fair for all. #HSALeather #EqualPayDay #EqualPayForEqualWork #WorkplaceEquity #PayEquity #Inclusion #DiversityMatters #FairCompensation

As we focus on all women's Equal Pay Day in 2024, an interesting piece of history on the day was that it did not start with the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, its origins actually trace back further than that. In fact, Equal Pay Day was first observed in 1996, marking a significant moment in the ongoing fight for pay equity. It serves as a reminder of the persistent gender wage gap and the need for continued advocacy and action to address this issue. As we commemorate Equal Pay Day this year, let's reflect on the progress made and recommit ourselves to promoting fairness and equality in the workplace. https://lnkd.in/ezshDtaa

👛 Today it is Equal Pay Day! This morning, while reading the newspaper (Financieel Dagblad), I came across a striking article: from today until the end of the year, women in the Netherlands are symbolically working "for free." The gender pay gap of 12% per hour worked is a persistent reminder of the inequality that still exists. One story particularly stood out - a young woman who discovered her male colleague, with the same role and experience, earned significantly more. When she raised the issue, she was met with excuses ranging from "he negotiated better" to comments about her appearance. Stories like this highlight why Equal Pay Day remains so important. Together, we can create more awareness and build a more inclusive and fair future. At Qdrop - Impact Analytics, we know that change starts with transparency. By providing tools to measure and analyze diversity, pay equity, and other impact metrics, we help organizations uncover gaps and take meaningful action. Every drop counts💧 #EqualPayDay #ImpactAnalytics #EveryDropCounts #SDG5

It’s Women’s Equal Pay Day today, which means it’s time to talk about the intersectional pay gap and what it will take to close it for ALL women. For BIPOC women, the struggle of facing systemic barriers rooted in race and gender is real. This injustice compounds over time and can result in up to $1 million+ of lost wages, limited opportunities for upward mobility, and diminished financial security over a 40+ year career. It’s unacceptable. Here are the other equal pay days for 2024 for these communities. 💸Women’s Equal Pay Day: March 12th (a two-day improvement from last year) 💸AANHPI Equal Pay Days: April 3/August 28th 💸LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Awareness Day: June 3rd 💸Black Women’s Equal Pay Day: July 9th 💸Mom’s Equal Pay Day: August 7th 💸Latina Equal Pay Day: October 3rd 💸Native Women’s Equal Pay Day: November 21st It’s going to take all of us to close the gap. Continue to grow your confidence to negotiate and self-advocate. Here's a new blog from Real You Leadership on the Importance of Negotiating for BIPOC Women & Femmes here: https://lnkd.in/gj6jMA_g For allies and organizations, keep doing what you can in your power to advocate for systemic change, policies that center intersectionality and the most historically marginalized people, pay transparency, equal access to resources, and equal pay for all women. If you care about Equal Pay for all women drop a💰in the comments. #BIPOCLeaders #NegotiationCoach #EqualPayDay #WomensHistoryMonth

Today is International Equal Pay Day! Did you know that globally, women still earn less than men for work of equal value? It's time to change that! This year's theme, "Building back a better future of work by ensuring pay equity," highlights the urgent need for action. Equal pay isn't just about fairness—it's about creating a more prosperous and equitable world for all. When we close the gender pay gap, we empower women, strengthen families, and boost economies. Let's work together to: • Raise awareness about pay discrimination • Advocate for transparent pay practices • Support policies that promote equal pay Your voice matters! Share your thoughts on achieving pay equity and help us build a future where everyone's work is valued equally. Follow us across all our social media platforms for more updates. Just search for Diverse Health Initiative and hit the follow button. Remember to turn on post notifications so you won't miss out on any updates. Contact us at +2348066690096. #DiverseHealthInitiative #EqualPayDay #GenderEquality #PayEquity #EconomicJustice #SDGs