Creating Pathways for Gender and Racial Equity in Architecture, Real Estate, and Engineering

A panel discussion on the unique challenges and opportunities of achieving gender and racial equity in architecture, real estate, and engineering. Representatives in these industries shared their strategies for creating inclusive policies that consider wage gaps, barriers to advancement, and more.

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equal pay vs pay equity

Equal pay focuses on women doing the same work as men, in the same positions, and has been a law since 1963 (Equal Pay Act).

Think: Equal pay for equal work

Pay equity is an analysis that considers where underrepresented groups sit in an organization, helping us understand the power gaps that exist.

Think: Opportunities for pathways for advancement (promotions, bonuses, flexibility...)

For more information visit: thebwwc.org/pay-equity

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2021 Gender and Racial Wage Gap Measurement

Our 2021 Gender and Racial Wage Gap Measurement highlights the wage gaps that exist in Greater Boston and how we can use this data as a benchmark in our unified effort to eliminate these gaps. 

 

Employer Wage Gap Calculator

The BWWC, in conjunction with the Boston Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement (MOWA), created this easy-to-use, confidential tool to help you examine your organization's salary data to determine whether gender and racial wage gaps exist.

We encourage you to do the calculations, benchmark any wage gaps against those found by the BWWC, and, most importantly, consider joining the 100% Talent Compact to become part of the solution.

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