The New OFCCP Guidance: Can You Still Retain Attorney-Client Privilege?
The New OFCCP Guidance: Can You Still Retain Attorney-Client Privilege?
A new directive addressing pay equity reviews issued in March by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has caused a swirl of confusion … Continue reading The New OFCCP Guidance: Can You Still Retain Attorney-Client Privilege?
Christine Hendrickson, VP of Strategic Initiatives, May 20, 2022
Comms 101: Your Median Pay Gap and the Transparency Era
Comms 101: Your Median Pay Gap and the Transparency Era
Understanding the median pay gap isn’t solely a compensation, compliance, or legal issue. It’s a wholesale overhaul of equity in the workplace and a major … Continue reading Comms 101: Your Median Pay Gap and the Transparency Era
Maria Colacurcio, CEO of Syndio & Teresa Brewer, Communications Consultant, May 17, 2022
What You Need to Know About EEO-1 Reporting
What You Need to Know About EEO-1 Reporting
This article was originally published on April 22, 2022. It was last updated on May 17, 2022. A few years ago, I went to my … Continue reading What You Need to Know About EEO-1 Reporting
Chris Martin, Research Economist, May 17, 2022
U.S. Pay Scale Transparency Legislation Cheat Sheet
U.S. Pay Scale Transparency Legislation Cheat Sheet
This article was originally published on January 21, 2022. It was last updated on May 16, 2022. We are in a new era of pay … Continue reading U.S. Pay Scale Transparency Legislation Cheat Sheet
Christine Hendrickson, VP of Strategic Initiatives, May 16, 2022
What is Opportunity Equity?
What is Opportunity Equity?
Simply put, opportunity equity means that all employees have equal access to opportunities for employment, advancement, and development — regardless of gender, race, or other … Continue reading What is Opportunity Equity?
Rebecca Scully, Director of Product Marketing, May 13, 2022
How to Prepare for EU ESG Reporting Requirements
How to Prepare for EU ESG Reporting Requirements
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (“EFRAG”) recently announced the release of its draft of “European Sustainability Reporting Standards,” laying out the proposed reporting requirements … Continue reading How to Prepare for EU ESG Reporting Requirements
Zev Eigen, Founder & Chief Data Scientist, May 11, 2022
The ‘S’ Part 4: Three Great Examples of ESG Social Impact Communications
The ‘S’ Part 4: Three Great Examples of ESG Social Impact Communications
This four-part series is brought to you by the letter ‘S’ in ESG — diving into what social impact means for companies, how focusing on … Continue reading The ‘S’ Part 4: Three Great Examples of ESG Social Impact Communications
Carol Grant, VP of Marketing, May 6, 2022
6 Key Strategies for High-Growth Tech Companies to Successfully Scale Pay Equity
6 Key Strategies for High-Growth Tech Companies to Successfully Scale Pay Equity
Despite public diversity pledges and investments in DE&I programs, the tech industry continues to find pay equity a challenge. According to Dice’s 2022 Equality in … Continue reading 6 Key Strategies for High-Growth Tech Companies to Successfully Scale Pay Equity
Nancy Romanyshyn, Director of Pay Strategy and Partner Success , May 5, 2022
52 Books, Documentaries & Movies to Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
52 Books, Documentaries & Movies to Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a time to pay tribute to the generations Asian and Pacific Islander Americans who have contributed to … Continue reading 52 Books, Documentaries & Movies to Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Michelle Jaeger, Content Marketing Manager, May 3, 2022
The ‘S’ Part 3: How Software Helps You Achieve and Report on ESG Progress
The ‘S’ Part 3: How Software Helps You Achieve and Report on ESG Progress
This four-part series is brought to you by the letter ‘S’ in ESG — diving into what social impact means for companies, how focusing on … Continue reading The ‘S’ Part 3: How Software Helps You Achieve and Report on ESG Progress
Rekha Shenoy, Chief Product Officer, April 29, 2022
What is Workplace Equity?
What is Workplace Equity?
Pressure is building from all sides to disclose and report on pay gap and diversity metrics. Globally, legislation is increasing, with more requirements around both … Continue reading What is Workplace Equity?
Carol Grant, VP of Marketing, April 28, 2022
The ‘S’ Part 2: The Top 9 Workplace Equity Metrics to Use for Reporting on the ‘S’ In ESG
The ‘S’ Part 2: The Top 9 Workplace Equity Metrics to Use for Reporting on the ‘S’ In ESG
This four-part series is brought to you by the letter ‘S’ in ESG — diving into what social impact means for companies, how focusing on … Continue reading The ‘S’ Part 2: The Top 9 Workplace Equity Metrics to Use for Reporting on the ‘S’ In ESG
Allie Hamilton, Sr. Research Scientist, and Clint Cutchins, Sr. Data Scientist, April 25, 2022
The ‘S’ Part 1: Why Investing in and Reporting on the ‘S’ in ESG is Good for Business
The ‘S’ Part 1: Why Investing in and Reporting on the ‘S’ in ESG is Good for Business
This four-part series is brought to you by the letter ‘S’ in ESG — diving into what social impact means for companies, how focusing on workplace … Continue reading The ‘S’ Part 1: Why Investing in and Reporting on the ‘S’ in ESG is Good for Business
Carol Grant, VP of Marketing, April 21, 2022
Behind the Headlines: What the Newly Disclosed California Pay Data Do (and Don’t) Say About Your Company
Behind the Headlines: Women’s Wages Increase Outpace Men’s. It’s Not the Good News You Think It Is.
New York City Pay Scale Disclosure Law FAQs
New York City Pay Scale Disclosure Law FAQs
In 2021, many pay scale disclosure laws morphed, with laws in Connecticut, Nevada, Rhode Island, and Colorado requiring proactive disclosure of pay scale information. These … Continue reading New York City Pay Scale Disclosure Law FAQs
Christine Hendrickson and Nancy Romanyshyn, March 28, 2022
Census Shows Modest Gains for Women in C-Suite as Companies Face Pressure to Diversify
Census Shows Modest Gains for Women in C-Suite as Companies Face Pressure to Diversify
The calls to increase the number of women in senior-level roles are growing, but are companies making progress? The latest Census data released this week … Continue reading Census Shows Modest Gains for Women in C-Suite as Companies Face Pressure to Diversify
Chris Martin, Research Economist, March 18, 2022
52 Books, Documentaries & Movies to Celebrate Women’s History Month
52 Books, Documentaries & Movies to Celebrate Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month is a time to recognize women’s contributions to progress and innovation in science, technology, culture, art, and society — and to keep … Continue reading 52 Books, Documentaries & Movies to Celebrate Women’s History Month
Syndio, March 9, 2022
Building an Equitable Workplace is More Attainable Than Ever: Introducing the Workplace Equity Platform
How to Make a Business Case for Pay Equity Platforms
How to Make a Business Case for Pay Equity Platforms
If you found your way to this article, odds are that you already understand how technology can help you address pay equity in a more … Continue reading How to Make a Business Case for Pay Equity Platforms
Christine Hendrickson, Dan Kohler, Abbey Garwin, and Emma Porteus, February 8, 2022
52 Books, Documentaries & Movies to Celebrate Black History Month
52 Books, Documentaries & Movies to Celebrate Black History Month
As a company dedicated to creating more equitable workplaces, our team is constantly looking for opportunities to learn about different cultures and understand others’ experiences. … Continue reading 52 Books, Documentaries & Movies to Celebrate Black History Month
Syndio Team, February 3, 2022
4 Root Causes of the Pay Gap & How to Address Them
4 Root Causes of the Pay Gap & How to Address Them
We see fresh headlines all the time proclaiming that women and people of color still earn only a fraction of every dollar made by men … Continue reading 4 Root Causes of the Pay Gap & How to Address Them
Zev Eigen, Founder + Chief Data Scientist, January 31, 2022
There’s a New Standard for Fair Pay
There’s a New Standard for Fair Pay
Employees, investors, consumers, and legislators are demanding that brands step up — that they pay people fairly across a much broader set of compensation types … Continue reading There’s a New Standard for Fair Pay
Nancy Romanyshyn, January 5, 2022
To Our Partners, Leaders, and Friends… The Era of Workplace Equity
To Our Partners, Leaders, and Friends… The Era of Workplace Equity
In all the uncertainty surrounding the workplace in 2022 one thing is clear: there is no going back. We are entering a new era of … Continue reading To Our Partners, Leaders, and Friends… The Era of Workplace Equity
Maria Colacurcio, CEO, December 20, 2021
Syndio CEO Maria Colacurcio on What It Means to be Valued at Work
Syndio CEO Maria Colacurcio on What It Means to be Valued at Work
What does it mean to be valued at work? At Emerson’s Collective’s 2022 Demo Day, Syndio CEO Maria Colacurcio explores what it could mean for … Continue reading Syndio CEO Maria Colacurcio on What It Means to be Valued at Work
Syndio Team, December 20, 2021
2022 Promises to be an Eventful Year for Pay Equity and DEI: Is Your Company Ready?
Ensure Hiring Teams are Making Fair Offers: Introducing Pay Finder Standalone View
Ensure Hiring Teams are Making Fair Offers: Introducing Pay Finder Standalone View
Throughout an employee’s lifecycle, many compensation decisions lead to pay inequities — but no decision is as important as starting salary. Since raises are usually … Continue reading Ensure Hiring Teams are Making Fair Offers: Introducing Pay Finder Standalone View
Olya Evanitsky, November 15, 2021
Equity and Workplace Fairness: The Case for Transparency
Equity and Workplace Fairness: The Case for Transparency
Syndio, in partnership with Fast Company, recently conducted a survey to better understand how managers and their employees think and feel about fairness, transparency, and … Continue reading Equity and Workplace Fairness: The Case for Transparency
Syndio & Fast Company, October 27, 2021
6 Signs You Need a Pay Equity Platform
6 Signs You Need a Pay Equity Platform
Times, they are a-changing in pay equity. As expectations from employees, investors, and even the public are evolving and putting a spotlight on all things … Continue reading 6 Signs You Need a Pay Equity Platform
Katelyn Rattray, October 7, 2021
Top 3 Pay Equity Lessons Learned from Leading Companies
Top 3 Pay Equity Lessons Learned from Leading Companies
Pay equity is top of mind for most business leaders today. Investors are asking about it, employees are demanding it, and new legislation is making … Continue reading Top 3 Pay Equity Lessons Learned from Leading Companies
Katelyn Rattray, October 1, 2021
New Opportunity Gap Research Reveals Lack of Opportunity Is a Driving Force in the Pay Gap between Black Women and White Men
Pay Equity Company Syndio Announces Investment from Penny Jar Capital
Pay Equity Company Syndio Announces Investment from Penny Jar Capital
Penny Jar Capital is an Early-Stage Investment Firm Anchored by Stephen Curry SEATTLE — June 22, 2021 — Syndio, maker of pay equity software used … Continue reading Pay Equity Company Syndio Announces Investment from Penny Jar Capital
Maria Colacurcio, CEO, June 22, 2021
Juneteenth 2021
Juneteenth 2021
Juneteenth marks the anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas in 1865. President Lincoln issued and signed The Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, … Continue reading Juneteenth 2021
Maria Colacurcio, CEO, June 18, 2021
Introducing Pay Finder: Make Better Pay Decisions and Prevent Pay Inequity
Introducing Pay Finder: Make Better Pay Decisions and Prevent Pay Inequity
This article was last updated on November 15, 2021 to include new functionality. Getting starting pay right — so it’s competitive and equitable — is … Continue reading Introducing Pay Finder: Make Better Pay Decisions and Prevent Pay Inequity
Rebecca Scully, May 26, 2021
Top 10 Questions for Board Members to Ask Executives about Pay Equity
Top 10 Questions for Board Members to Ask Executives about Pay Equity
If you’re on a Board of Directors, you’ve watched Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) take center stage over the last year. To ensure accountability, … Continue reading Top 10 Questions for Board Members to Ask Executives about Pay Equity
Maria Colacurcio, CEO, May 20, 2021
Fair Pay: A Tangible Way to Rapidly Advance Racial Justice In Your Organization
Fair Pay: A Tangible Way to Rapidly Advance Racial Justice In Your Organization
Stakeholders at all levels of businesses — investors, boards, executives, employees, even consumers — are calling for tangible evidence of progress toward racial justice. Diversity, … Continue reading Fair Pay: A Tangible Way to Rapidly Advance Racial Justice In Your Organization
Syndio Team, April 27, 2021
Pay Transparency Is Coming — 5 Steps to Make It Work for Your Brand
Pay Transparency Is Coming — 5 Steps to Make It Work for Your Brand
What do you do when employees raise concerns about fair pay? What information do they want — and need — to know? How transparent should … Continue reading Pay Transparency Is Coming — 5 Steps to Make It Work for Your Brand
Syndio Team, April 16, 2021
How Often Should You Analyze Pay Equity? The Answer Might Surprise You…
How Often Should You Analyze Pay Equity? The Answer Might Surprise You…
If you’re an enterprise organization, your team has probably done a pay equity analysis at least once. According to World at Work, 73% of businesses … Continue reading How Often Should You Analyze Pay Equity? The Answer Might Surprise You…
Rebecca Scully, April 7, 2021
The 3 Missing Ingredients to Resolve Pay Inequity Once and For All
The 3 Missing Ingredients to Resolve Pay Inequity Once and For All
Why can’t we kick pay inequity once and for all? Why — according to a recent World at Work survey — did 73% of businesses … Continue reading The 3 Missing Ingredients to Resolve Pay Inequity Once and For All
Rebecca Scully, March 31, 2021
Equal Pay Day: The Anti-Holiday We Can All Strive to Eliminate
Equal Pay Day: The Anti-Holiday We Can All Strive to Eliminate
Equal Pay Day is an anti-holiday — one that’s meant to raise awareness for the pay inequities in the U.S., but that, ultimately, shouldn’t exist … Continue reading Equal Pay Day: The Anti-Holiday We Can All Strive to Eliminate
Maria Colacurcio, CEO , March 24, 2021
The State of Pay Equity Laws in the U.S. — 2021
The State of Pay Equity Laws in the U.S. — 2021
READ THE REPORT As the Biden administration ramps up execution of its agenda, including priorities around equality, there’s increasing discussion about new legislation and regulations … Continue reading The State of Pay Equity Laws in the U.S. — 2021
Maria Colacurcio, CEO, March 11, 2021
7 Reasons Enterprises are Switching to Pay Equity Software for Fair Pay
7 Reasons Enterprises are Switching to Pay Equity Software for Fair Pay
Wanting to pay employees fairly is nothing new. In fact, since the Equal Pay Act of 1963, most organizations have been trying to achieve fair … Continue reading 7 Reasons Enterprises are Switching to Pay Equity Software for Fair Pay
Rebecca Scully, March 6, 2021
For Medallia, Pay Equity Is an Always-On Proposition
For Medallia, Pay Equity Is an Always-On Proposition
We’re pleased to feature one of our customers, Lauren Jackman, Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging for Medallia, to learn more about her perspective on … Continue reading For Medallia, Pay Equity Is an Always-On Proposition
Lauren Jackman, Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, Medallia, March 3, 2021
What Really Determines Pay? Introducing Pay Policy Analytics
What Really Determines Pay? Introducing Pay Policy Analytics
Take two hypothetical employees: Jim and Kim. Jim and Kim are both Level 3 software engineers at the same technology company. Jim makes $178,000 a … Continue reading What Really Determines Pay? Introducing Pay Policy Analytics
Syndio, February 2, 2021
Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act — What Employers Need to Know
Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act — What Employers Need to Know
Colorado’s “Equal Pay for Equal Work Act” went into effect on January 1. If you’re a business with employees in Colorado (at least one, actually), … Continue reading Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act — What Employers Need to Know
Zev Eigen, Founder + Chief Data Scientist, January 11, 2021
Syndio Raises $17.1M in Series B
Syndio Raises $17.1M in Series B
Today we announced that Syndio has raised $17.1 million in Series B funding. Bessemer Venture Partners led the round, with additional investment coming from Next … Continue reading Syndio Raises $17.1M in Series B
Maria Colacurcio, CEO , January 7, 2021
How to Analyze Pay Equity
How to Analyze Pay Equity
Steps to find, fix, and prevent pay equity issues Equal pay for equal work is table stakes. And it’s not just because lawsuits are becoming … Continue reading How to Analyze Pay Equity
Syndio, December 18, 2020
For One Black Woman, the Opportunity Gap Means A Lifetime Loss of Nearly $1M
For One Black Woman, the Opportunity Gap Means A Lifetime Loss of Nearly $1M
New report helps employers understand where pay disparities start — and what to do about it I’m going to tell you a story — about … Continue reading For One Black Woman, the Opportunity Gap Means A Lifetime Loss of Nearly $1M
Maria Colacurcio, CEO, December 11, 2020
When You’re Fixing Pay Equity Issues, Make Race a Priority
When You’re Fixing Pay Equity Issues, Make Race a Priority
New report offers guidance on how to fix the pay gap and opportunity gap for people of color The Black Lives Matter movement has challenged … Continue reading When You’re Fixing Pay Equity Issues, Make Race a Priority
Maria Colacurcio, CEO, December 2, 2020
Reflections on the 2020 U.S. Election
Reflections on the 2020 U.S. Election
We are publishing the note that CEO Maria Colacurcio sent today to Syndio employees about the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Dear Syndio Team: As millions … Continue reading Reflections on the 2020 U.S. Election
Maria Colacurcio, CEO, Syndio, November 3, 2020
Latina Equal Pay Day
Latina Equal Pay Day
October 29 marks Latina Equal Pay Day, the latest equal pay day for any group of women in the U.S. Because Latinas in the U.S. … Continue reading Latina Equal Pay Day
Andrea Palmiter , October 28, 2020
The Gap is Widening: Why We Need to Pay Careful Attention to Native Women’s Equal Pay Day
Fairness at Work Episode 3: Best Practices for Preventing Pay Equity Erosion in a COVID World
Is California’s New Law a Step Towards Lasting Fair Pay?
Is California’s New Law a Step Towards Lasting Fair Pay?
Last week, the California legislature passed Senate Bill 973, and Governor Newsom is expected to sign it into law. The bill is authored by Senator … Continue reading Is California’s New Law a Step Towards Lasting Fair Pay?
Zev Eigen, Founder + Chief Data Scientist, September 18, 2020
Fairness at Work Episode 2: Best Practices for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Fairness at Work Episode 2: Best Practices for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
In the latest installment of Syndio’s Fairness at Work webinar series, CEO Maria Colacurcio talked with Lionel Lee, Head of Diversity Engagement at Zillow, and … Continue reading Fairness at Work Episode 2: Best Practices for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Andrea Palmiter, August 27, 2020
How We Solve the Pay Gap for Black Women: Accountability
How We Solve the Pay Gap for Black Women: Accountability
Today — August 13 — is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, the approximate day a Black woman must work into the new year to make … Continue reading How We Solve the Pay Gap for Black Women: Accountability
Maria Colacurcio, CEO, Syndio, August 13, 2020
As Offices Reopen, Beware an Unintentional Divide
As Offices Reopen, Beware an Unintentional Divide
A friend of mine used to work in investment banking. He told stories of an aggressive facetime culture, where sitting at a desk until the … Continue reading As Offices Reopen, Beware an Unintentional Divide
Maria Colacurcio, CEO, Syndio, July 28, 2020
Fairness at Work Episode 1: Best Practices for Revamping the Remote Workplace
Fairness at Work Episode 1: Best Practices for Revamping the Remote Workplace
Just as we’re adjusting to an all-remote workforce, some employees are heading back to the office, and some are staying put at home. For Syndio’s … Continue reading Fairness at Work Episode 1: Best Practices for Revamping the Remote Workplace
Andrea Palmiter, July 23, 2020
As Offices Reopen, Companies Need Renewed Focus on Equity
As Offices Reopen, Companies Need Renewed Focus on Equity
Last year, Gartner published a report entitled, “Addressing Pay Equity” that is appropriate to mention as part of our recent survey around the race impacts … Continue reading As Offices Reopen, Companies Need Renewed Focus on Equity
Maria Colacurcio, CEO, Syndio, July 10, 2020
The Risk for Women and Minorities as Offices Reopen
The Risk for Women and Minorities as Offices Reopen
As offices reopen, what will happen to working mothers and caregivers who don’t have a place for their children to go, or are nervous about … Continue reading The Risk for Women and Minorities as Offices Reopen
Maria Colacurcio, CEO, Syndio, June 25, 2020
Juneteenth Is An Opportunity To Affirm Companies Do Not Pay Less Based on Race
Juneteenth Is An Opportunity To Affirm Companies Do Not Pay Less Based on Race
Last Friday was Juneteenth, representing the moment when the last remaining enslaved African Americans in the confederacy learned of their freedom (two years later). This … Continue reading Juneteenth Is An Opportunity To Affirm Companies Do Not Pay Less Based on Race
Maria Colacurcio, CEO, Syndio, June 22, 2020
How Does The Supreme Court’s Latest Opinion on LGBT Workplace Rights Potentially Impact Pay Equity?
Action Against Racial Injustice Must Include Fair Pay
Action Against Racial Injustice Must Include Fair Pay
Last week, Mark R. Kramer with Harvard Business Review released The 10 Commitments Companies Must Make to Advance Racial Justice. Two of the 10 commitments … Continue reading Action Against Racial Injustice Must Include Fair Pay
Maria Colacurcio, CEO - Syndio, June 16, 2020
How to Embed Fairness into Total Compensation with Ongoing Pay Equity Analyses
How to Embed Fairness into Total Compensation with Ongoing Pay Equity Analyses
Significant workforce changes with COVID followed by a national reflection on racial disparities have left many leaders considering steps to do more to support equality. … Continue reading How to Embed Fairness into Total Compensation with Ongoing Pay Equity Analyses
Rob Porcarelli, CLO - Syndio, June 9, 2020
Time to listen
Time to listen
Syndio exists to ensure fairness at work. Our mission is clear: to help employers eradicate unlawful pay disparities based on gender and/or race. We spend … Continue reading Time to listen
Maria Colacurcio, CEO - Syndio, June 1, 2020
WFHWK Part II: Men are Spending More Time “at Work,” Women Are Not.
WFHWK Part II: Men are Spending More Time “at Work,” Women Are Not.
We are deep in the “new normal” of WFHWK. Layoffs continue. Budgets are on hold or getting axed. Parents trying to balance WFH and kids … Continue reading WFHWK Part II: Men are Spending More Time “at Work,” Women Are Not.
Maria Colacurcio, CEO - Syndio, May 20, 2020
Fairness at Work is More Important Than Ever
Fairness at Work is More Important Than Ever
Today, we announced $7.5 million in Series A funding co-led by Emerson Collective and Voyager Capital. Fundraising is difficult and time consuming under normal circumstances, … Continue reading Fairness at Work is More Important Than Ever
Maria Colacurcio, CEO - Syndio, May 15, 2020
After Equal Pay Day
After Equal Pay Day
As the founder and Chief Science Officer of Syndio Solutions, world leader in HR tech solutions solving the gender pay gap, it is fascinating to … Continue reading After Equal Pay Day
Zev Eigen, founder and Chief Data Scientist - Syndio, April 6, 2020
A New Normal: Balancing Productivity & Reality While WFHWK
A New Normal: Balancing Productivity & Reality While WFHWK
There is a new acronym on social media these days: “WFHWK” (Working from home with kids). It may be the single biggest factor in life … Continue reading A New Normal: Balancing Productivity & Reality While WFHWK
Maria Colacurcio, CEO - Syndio, March 25, 2020
9th Circuit Says Prior Salary Cannot Justify Pay Disparities Under the Federal Equal Pay Act
Ever Wonder If the Gender Pay Gap Is Bogus? You’re Not Alone
Ever Wonder If the Gender Pay Gap Is Bogus? You’re Not Alone
Believe it or not, there is no shortage of cynics when it comes to the view that men and women are paid differently, even when … Continue reading Ever Wonder If the Gender Pay Gap Is Bogus? You’re Not Alone
Maria Colacurcio, CEO, Syndio, February 20, 2020
When Companies Shy Away From Pay Transparency…
When Companies Shy Away From Pay Transparency…
When Companies Shy Away From Pay Transparency, Employees Fill the Void. And Fill it With Bad Data. (spoiler: There is No $200K Gap). What happens … Continue reading When Companies Shy Away From Pay Transparency…
Maria Colacurcio & Zev J. Eigen, November 26, 2019
Setting the Standards for Equal Pay for Equal Work
Setting the Standards for Equal Pay for Equal Work
The below is pulled from the October 2019 Edition of Workspan Magazine Data from the World Economic Forum suggests that it will take 20 decades … Continue reading Setting the Standards for Equal Pay for Equal Work
Maria Colacurcio, October 28, 2019
Law Firms Get Terrible Scores on Internal Pay Equity
Law Firms Get Terrible Scores on Internal Pay Equity
On Oct. 21, 2019, Law360 published an article entitled, “GCs Are Demanding Law Firms Fix Their Pay Equity Problem.” True to lawyerly writing standards, Law360 … Continue reading Law Firms Get Terrible Scores on Internal Pay Equity
Maria Colacurcio, October 28, 2019
The “Flex Schedule” versus the “Four Day” Fallacy
The “Flex Schedule” versus the “Four Day” Fallacy
Are you as fed up as I am with all the talk about flexible schedules? It’s been shown over and over that flexible schedules are … Continue reading The “Flex Schedule” versus the “Four Day” Fallacy
Maria Colacurcio, September 17, 2019
Keep Asking About Equal Pay
Keep Asking About Equal Pay
As the CEO of a pay equity software company, it’s not often that I get to write about Taylor Swift. I have four daughters (aged … Continue reading Keep Asking About Equal Pay
Maria Colacurcio, August 26, 2019
De-Coding Pay Equity: 5 Terms To Know
De-Coding Pay Equity: 5 Terms To Know
Equal pay is having its moment in the spotlight, thanks to fierce advocates like the U.S. National Women’s Team, Natasha Lamb, TIME’S UP, Kamala Harris, … Continue reading De-Coding Pay Equity: 5 Terms To Know
Maria Colacurcio, August 13, 2019
Keep the Action in the Fight for Equal Pay
Keep the Action in the Fight for Equal Pay
Yesterday, I published an op-ed in Fast Company talking about the rise of awareness around equal pay and the danger of the movement becoming all … Continue reading Keep the Action in the Fight for Equal Pay
Maria Colacurcio, August 6, 2019
U.S. Soccer Misses the Whole Picture When Confronting Pay Equity
U.S. Soccer Misses the Whole Picture When Confronting Pay Equity
Don’t believe everything you read. This week, in a stunning “comeback”, the national federation claimed the U.S. national women’s team is actually paid more than … Continue reading U.S. Soccer Misses the Whole Picture When Confronting Pay Equity
Maria Colacurcio, August 1, 2019
Colorado’s New Equal Pay Act Means Big Changes for Your Business
Colorado’s New Equal Pay Act Means Big Changes for Your Business
“Gender pay gap analysis” is a scary phrase for many businesses. The public, employees, and the plaintiffs’ bar have been pressuring organizations large and small … Continue reading Colorado’s New Equal Pay Act Means Big Changes for Your Business
Zev Eigen, Katie Bardaro, July 25, 2019
The Rise of the Pay Gap Truther and Why this Should Concern All of Us
The Rise of the Pay Gap Truther and Why this Should Concern All of Us
The Guardian published a sobering article this week about the rise of pay gap “truthers” who continue to deny the existence of the gender pay … Continue reading The Rise of the Pay Gap Truther and Why this Should Concern All of Us
Maria Colacurcio, April 26, 2019
A Response to “Why Companies Attempts to Close the Gender Pay Gap Often Fail”
A Response to “Why Companies Attempts to Close the Gender Pay Gap Often Fail”
Last week, HBR published ‘Why Companies Attempts to Close the Gender Pay Gap Often Fail’. We wanted to take the opportunity to comment on the … Continue reading A Response to “Why Companies Attempts to Close the Gender Pay Gap Often Fail”
Maria Colacurcio, January 25, 2019
Being Transparent About Pay Transparency
Being Transparent About Pay Transparency
In early 2019, Citigroup — with strong encouragement from activist Natasha Lamb at Arjuna Capital — offered a blunt assessment of its … Continue reading Being Transparent About Pay Transparency
Maria Colacurcio, March 25, 2019
3 mistakes tech companies make retaining women
3 mistakes tech companies make retaining women
It’s no secret that women are underrepresented in the tech community. Here’s what companies need to do to retain female tech talent. Gender diversity in … Continue reading 3 mistakes tech companies make retaining women
Macy Bayern, March 15, 2019
Gender Pay Equity Analysis Is Here to Stay. Is Your Company Doing It Right?
Anchoring Pay on Previous Pay
Anchoring Pay on Previous Pay
Is asking, “So how much did you make?” ok? Is it a legal issue — deceptive and unlawful — or is it just natural behavior … Continue reading Anchoring Pay on Previous Pay
Maria Colacurcio, February 7, 2019
15 Great Books for Anyone Who Wants to Get Ahead in Business
15 Great Books for Anyone Who Wants to Get Ahead in Business
High-achievers are lifelong learners, which often takes the shape of voracious reading. It’s because when you learn from other successful people you’re better equipped to make smart choices … Continue reading 15 Great Books for Anyone Who Wants to Get Ahead in Business
Christina DesMarais, April 9, 2019
Syndio appoints new CEO, and closes $5.2 million seed round
Syndio appoints new CEO, and closes $5.2 million seed round
Syndio Solutions, Inc., today announces Maria Colacurcio has been named chief executive officer and the closing of a $5.2 million seed round. Syndio which offers an enterprise SaaS solution … Continue reading Syndio appoints new CEO, and closes $5.2 million seed round
Syndio Solutions, November 13, 2018
Match Group’s CEO audited the company’s payroll to make sure she was paying women equally and was surprised at the results