This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There’s a growing push for pay transparency in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. For those unfamiliar with the concept, pay transparency includes both radical openness about compensation ranges within…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The disparity remains regardless of the women’s academic productivity, specialization, and years on the job. “These women are at the top of their game,” says Eleni Linos, a professor of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. More than 60 years ago, the EU introduced the principle of equal pay for equal work for men and women. Yet, a gender pay gap—the difference between the average gross…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As European countries seek to revive their economies in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, an acute labor shortage in a variety of sectors risks stopping the recovery in its…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Policymakers typically respond to labor market shocks—such as the one caused by the COVID-19 pandemic—through two types of policy approaches: protect the economy to preserve employment or provide direct supports for…
Giving Compass’ Take: • This report highlights ways to increase access and representation of the Latinx population to tech entrepreneurship by creating digital skill-building pipelines to employment opportunities. • What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. “It’s never been more important that we are on this hospital’s campus than it is now,” Dr. Laura Leatherwood, president of Blue Ridge Community College, said. EdNC recently joined Blue Cross N.C.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the early 1970s, Suman More moved to Pune, in western India, from a nearby village to be married at just 12 years old. Her new husband lacked a stable…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the 20th century, women smashed glass ceilings across the world. But continued progress is not inevitable. Recent developments in the U.S. pose a stark warning: Abortion rights may be…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The COVID-19 global pandemic has re-shaped the fabric of our society. Everything we do, from work to play to learning, has been adapted to accommodate social distancing. Now the wide…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Texas is more than swagger and 270,000 square miles. It is home to more than 29 million diverse residents. According to the 2020 Census, Texas gained the most citizens of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The pandemic has ravaged industries, causing unemployment numbers to reach record highs. While everyone has experienced the challenges brought on by Covid-19, women and people of color have been hit…