Inside the Pay Gap: What’s Changing for Women at Work
From HR Happy Hour Network by HR Happy Hour Network
May 5, 2026 · 31 min · Season 18 · Episode 12
About this episode
The episode discusses the current state of pay equity and workplace fairness for women, featuring insights from Noreen Farrell of Equal Rights Advocates.
Inside the Pay Gap: What’s Changing for Women at Work Host: Steve Boese Guest: Noreen Farrell , Executive Director at Equal Rights Advocates Summary On this episode of At Work in America , Steve is joined by Noreen Farrell from Equal Rights Advocates to break down what’s really happening with pay equity, transparency, and workplace fairness right now. As policy enforcement shifts and cultural expectations evolve, they explore why progress on gender and racial equity is becoming more uneven—and in some cases, reversing. From the widening pay gap to the pressures pushing women out of the workforce, this conversation connects the dots between legislation, workplace practices, and lived employee experience. It’s an honest look at where things stand, what’s at risk, and what organizations can do to move forward with intention. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Pay Equity and Workplace Fairness 02:41 The Role of Equal Rights Advocates 05:36 Changes in Enforcement and Challenges in Workplace Rights 08:40 Impact of Societal Changes on Women in the Workforce 11:06 Wage Gap Trends 15:37 Strategies for Pay…
People in this episode
Host: Steve Boese
Guest: Noreen Farrell
Topics covered
- pay equity
- workplace fairness
- gender equity
- racial equity
- workforce challenges
- employee experience
Keywords
- pay gap
- workplace practices
- legislation
- transparency
- employee experience
- gender equity
- racial equity
Sponsors
Workhuman
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Equal Rights Advocates
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