Centering Pay Equity in Our Changing Work(places)
Mayor Michelle Wu
We heard from Mayor Michelle Wu, who discussed the partnership between the City and Boston and the Boston Women’s Workforce to administer the 100% Talent Compact and support employers in eliminating gender and racial wage gaps. She highlighted how closing these gaps is an integral part of our work to create systemic change for Boston residents, families and communities, and can help us close power and wealth gaps in Greater Boston.
2021 Gender and Racial Wage Gap Measurement Results
We are excited to be sharing our brand new 2021 Gender and Racial Wage Gap results at our Effective Practices Conference. These results come at a critical time, as we continue to see the effects of the pandemic on our changing workplaces, and will serve as a roadmap as we continue to support Boston area businesses in eliminating gender and racial wage gaps.
Panel Discussion
Our panel of Boston business and Compact Signer leaders highlighted the importance of connecting the equitable policies from upper management to the actions of the managers on the front lines.
Moderated by Beth Chandler, President & CEO, YW Boston, the panel included:
Keynote Address
Reshma Kewalramani, M.D., Chief Executive Officer & President of Vertex Pharmaceuticals, 100% Talent Compact Anchor Signer, gave the keynote address at this year's Effective Practices Conference.
Dr. Kewalramani is passionate about developing and supporting the next generation of scientists and giving back to her community. She discussed the women’s advancement programs at Vertex, her personal experience, and what other organizations can do to eliminate gender and racial wage inequities.
