Posts by Robert Sheen
Understanding EEO-1 Reporting: Components 1 & 2
EEO-1 Reporting: What to Know About Components 1 and 2 The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that 2022 EEO-1 data collection will likely open in mid-July 2023, however, this date is tentative. To stay informed, you can find updates when they’re available at the official EEO-1 data collection website. Also on the line…
Read MoreHow to Keep Pay Equity at the Forefront During Layoffs
Uncertainty continues to pervade the economic landscape after a tumultuous 2022. Recent sweeping layoffs in the tech industry underscore this uncertainty, leaving employees and employers alike to wonder what lies ahead. Uncertainty in the Economy With many economists forecasting a recession in the coming year–albeit later than originally thought–layoffs and staff reductions may continue to…
Read MoreNew York City Pay Equity Legislation Targets Municipal Pay Disparities
New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed three pay equity-related bills last week, once again positioning the Big Apple as a leader in the fight for fair pay. These new bills arrived just in time for International Women’s Day. New York City pay equity package As found in NYC Council’s 2022 Pay Equity Report, female…
Read MoreActivision Blizzard Reaches $35 Million ESG Settlement with SEC
The California-based gaming giant, Activision Blizzard, has been under fire by the SEC since late 2021 when the Securities Exchange Commision (SEC) opened an investigation into the company’s alleged sexual misconduct, harassment, and workplace discrimination following a walkout and protest by employees. While this action may not initially seem consistent with SEC’s role in enforcing…
Read MoreNew EEOC SEP Doubles Down on Employment Discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released its newest Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP) draft. What does this mean for employers? For some, it will mean changing recruitment and payroll practices to adhere to new EEOC and SEP policies. Will your organization be ready? There’s a lot to know as you prepare for increased scrutiny…
Read MoreHow to Set Equitable, Explainable, and Competitive Salary Ranges
Pay transparency is a key issue facing HR in 2023. It’s estimated that one in four U.S. workers is covered by a law that requires organizations to post salary ranges in job listings. The latest pay transparency legislation came into effect on January 1st in California and Washington State. Pay transparency offers HR an opportunity…
Read MoreTrusaic Research Report Details The Connection Between Pay Equity and Technology
Our research report with the Josh Bersin Company finds that 72% of C-suite say that pay equity is a critical component of their people and business strategy. Moreover, companies utilizing specialized technology for pay equity analyses are 3.2 times more likely to engage and retain employees and seven times more likely to attract talent than…
Read MoreKey Questions for Evaluating Pay Equity Solutions
Choosing the right pay equity solution for your company is a big decision, with a great deal of time, money, and effort at stake. When comparing different solutions, you want to be sure you’re asking the right questions of potential vendors. That’s why we’ve put together a list of five key questions with information on…
Read MoreDon’t Gamify Your Pay Equity Analysis
Defining pay equity goals for your organization is one thing, choosing a solution is another. And it’s an important decision for employers because the wrong solution could put you in a worse position than when you set out to achieve your goals. In this piece, we will be talking about the importance of choosing an…
Read MoreHow Job Architecture Can Help You Meet Pay Equity Goals
Pay equity has long been an elusive goal in the U.S. as in many other parts of the world, even though it’s been required since the Equal Pay Act was passed in 1963. Casual observers may argue that a big reason pay inequity has been so persistent is that employers aren’t motivated to do anything…
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