OPening Remarks

BWWC Co-Chair Cathy Minehan reflected on the unique strength of the 100% Talent Compact:

"When you work with the BWWC and learn from other Compact Signers what is working at their organizations, you are taking steps forward in making things more equitable in our workforce."  

Panel Discussion

A moderated panel led by Boston Globe reporter Katie Johnston explored how Innovative Initiatives winners’ respective programs led to advancement and pay equity at their organizations. The speakers included:

• Elisabeth Bucknall, Vice President, Global People, C Space

• David Sweeney, President & CEO, Longwood Collective*

• Eustacia MacNaught, Vice President, Community Affairs, Vertex Pharmaceuticals

• Dr. Miriam Bredella, Vice-Chair of the Department of Radiology, Mass General Hospital (2020 Innovative Initiatives Winner)

NOtable quotes

• “I think it is incumbent on leaders to ensure that their broader leadership teams feel like these DEI initiatives are truly a priority.” - David Sweeney, President & CEO, Longwood Collective*

• “Pay equity doesn’t just happen in a salary. It needs to pour across our systems and processes and at our leadership levels.” - Elisabeth Bucknall, Vice President, Global People, C Space

• “Get the data as a first step. I think it is also really important to listen to your employees who are women, who are BIPOC individuals, and really hear their perspective of what they are going through.” - Eustacia MacNaught, Vice President, Community Affairs, Vertex Pharmaceuticals

*Previously known as MASCO

Closing remarks

BWWC Co-Chair Evelyn Murphy explained that these dynamic conversations are possible because of the trust built between the BWWC and its Compact Signers.

"We all value being a part of this Compact, and sharing candidly and thoughtfully what's working and not working has been of tremendous value. I am optimistic that through these discussions, the next round of wage gaps measurement, we will see overall progress in the gender and racial wage gaps."