Vicky Peakman
@vickypeakman.bsky.social
Director of Fair Pay Partners. Interested in all things related to equality, DEIB, future of work and wealth inequality.
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If leadership were a meritocracy, more women would be in charge.
- women outperform men in education
- women outperform men in so-called soft skills
- toxic & destructive leaders tend to be men
- women more likely to lead democratically & develop subordinates
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- women outperform men in education
- women outperform men in so-called soft skills
- toxic & destructive leaders tend to be men
- women more likely to lead democratically & develop subordinates
www.forbes.com/sites/tomasp...
Women, Men, And Meritocracy: A Scientific Perspective
Will the current backlash against diversity and inclusion boost or harm meritocracy?
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February 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
If leadership were a meritocracy, more women would be in charge.
- women outperform men in education
- women outperform men in so-called soft skills
- toxic & destructive leaders tend to be men
- women more likely to lead democratically & develop subordinates
www.forbes.com/sites/tomasp...
- women outperform men in education
- women outperform men in so-called soft skills
- toxic & destructive leaders tend to be men
- women more likely to lead democratically & develop subordinates
www.forbes.com/sites/tomasp...
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Too often interviews measure acting ability rather than skills. We’re not selecting the best based on merit; we’re selecting from a narrow circle not disadvantaged by bias based on class, non-English names, gender, age, race, looks, disability, etc.
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The False Dichotomy of Merit and Inclusion
In merit-based systems, fairness should be manifested in all aspects of organizational life. But while the ideal of a merit-based society is attractive, research shows that bias in promotions and rewa...
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February 25, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Too often interviews measure acting ability rather than skills. We’re not selecting the best based on merit; we’re selecting from a narrow circle not disadvantaged by bias based on class, non-English names, gender, age, race, looks, disability, etc.
hbr.org/2025/02/the-...
hbr.org/2025/02/the-...
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Most earnings growth happens in the first half of workers’ careers.
December 19, 2024 at 8:42 AM
Most earnings growth happens in the first half of workers’ careers.
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These women have made history.
After a long fight, GMB can today announce that we've thrashed out a framework agreement for settling equal pay claims in Birmingham City Council.
A significant step towards pay justice. ✊
After a long fight, GMB can today announce that we've thrashed out a framework agreement for settling equal pay claims in Birmingham City Council.
A significant step towards pay justice. ✊
December 10, 2024 at 10:44 AM
These women have made history.
After a long fight, GMB can today announce that we've thrashed out a framework agreement for settling equal pay claims in Birmingham City Council.
A significant step towards pay justice. ✊
After a long fight, GMB can today announce that we've thrashed out a framework agreement for settling equal pay claims in Birmingham City Council.
A significant step towards pay justice. ✊
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Until Oct 2017, Disney allowed new hires' starting salaries to be based on previous wages. Systematically being paid less than men, women carried lower pay into their new jobs. After Oct 2017, Disney's gender pay gap dropped from 4.36% to 1.3%. @kimelsesser.bsky.social
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Disney’s $43M Gender Pay Settlement Highlights Need For Salary History Bans
Disney will pay $43 million to resolve claims that it underpaid women. The case sheds light on how commonly used compensation practices can perpetuate pay inequities.
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November 27, 2024 at 6:51 PM
Until Oct 2017, Disney allowed new hires' starting salaries to be based on previous wages. Systematically being paid less than men, women carried lower pay into their new jobs. After Oct 2017, Disney's gender pay gap dropped from 4.36% to 1.3%. @kimelsesser.bsky.social
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📉📈 Worker Beliefs About Outside Options https://microeconomicinsights.org/worker-beliefs-about-outside-options/
"…anchoring & misperceptions about the wage distribution can be a source of #LaborMarkets imperfections
…in standard models, workers are assumed to have perfect information … 1/3
"…anchoring & misperceptions about the wage distribution can be a source of #LaborMarkets imperfections
…in standard models, workers are assumed to have perfect information … 1/3
Worker Beliefs About Outside Options | Microeconomic Insights
Firms differ substantially in the wages they pay to similar workers. Standard models of the labor market assume that workers have accurate beliefs about the differences in wages across firms, including in bargaining models and wage posting models with search. While this fundamental assumption remains untested, its violation—in the form of worker misperceptions about the […]
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November 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM
📉📈 Worker Beliefs About Outside Options https://microeconomicinsights.org/worker-beliefs-about-outside-options/
"…anchoring & misperceptions about the wage distribution can be a source of #LaborMarkets imperfections
…in standard models, workers are assumed to have perfect information … 1/3
"…anchoring & misperceptions about the wage distribution can be a source of #LaborMarkets imperfections
…in standard models, workers are assumed to have perfect information … 1/3
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Lookism bias: Women are criticized for their appearance at work no matter how they look. The femaleness of their body stands out, considered abnormal in a traditionally male space. See my new Fast Company article.
www.fastcompany.com/91229638/loo...
www.fastcompany.com/91229638/loo...
'Lookism' is alive and well and getting worse. Here's why your appearance is judged more than performance
Research of nearly 1,000 leaders found myriad cases of lookism showing women’s appearance at work is “never quite right.”
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November 18, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Lookism bias: Women are criticized for their appearance at work no matter how they look. The femaleness of their body stands out, considered abnormal in a traditionally male space. See my new Fast Company article.
www.fastcompany.com/91229638/loo...
www.fastcompany.com/91229638/loo...