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Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders24. Pay transparency is already here — You're just not controlling itIn this episode, I set out the commercial reality many UK employers are still avoiding: EU pay transparency is not a future compliance exercise only for companies in the EU. Pay has shifted from a private management decision to a public, evidence-based issue and organisations no longer control when, where, or how pay decisions are scrutinised. Even those outside of the EU. I explain why doing nothing is not neutral. Inaction hands control of the pay narrative to employees, social media, AI tools and external stakeholders. This episode is about what HR, Reward, and leadership teams stand...
2026-02-1129 min
Making ContactExposed Part 1: the Human Radiation Experiments at Hunter's Point from SF Public Press (Encore)Today we present the first half of a two-part radio documentary from our friends at SF Public Press, "Exposed," opening a window into the little-known history of the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard. The sprawling abandoned naval base, in San Francisco's southeast waterfront Bayview neighborhood, is currently the site of the city's largest real estate development project. The base played a key role in the Cold War nuclear era, when it housed a research institution known as the Naval Radiological Defense Laboratory, which studied the human health effects of radiation. In Episode 1 of the podcast, we trace the...
2025-11-1929 min
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders23. How ESG S scores and pay gap data influence investor decisionsInvestors are now scrutinising ESG S scores more than ever — and gender pay gap data and actions are playing a central role in their decision-making. In this episode, we explore how ESG reporting, social metrics, and workforce equality initiatives are influencing investment decisions and what HR and corporate leaders need to know to stay ahead. We cover: How ESG S metrics, including pay gap reporting, affect investor confidence Why pay equity actions are becoming critical for ESG compliance Steps HR teams can take to improve ESG S scores through actionable initiatives...
2025-07-2319 minPay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders22. What boards really want after pay gap reportingToday I explain why publishing a pay gap report is only the beginning — not the end — of the work. I talk you through exactly what your board will want to see next: a clear narrative, a focused and costed action plan and visible leadership accountability. Tune in to discover practical ways to present your data in a way that drives real change. In this episode, I discuss: Why pay gap reporting is just the starting point, and what boards really want to know. How to move beyond the data with a focuse...
2025-06-2615 minPay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders21. How national gas increased female leadership by 7% — and what's next (Special Guest Sarah Stanton) In this insightful episode, I spoke with Sarah Stanton, Chief People Officer at National Gas, to explore their journey in addressing gender and ethnicity pay gaps. Sarah shares practical strategies, challenges, and successes in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within a traditionally male-dominated industry. From recruitment tactics to retention programs, this conversation uncovers the realities of driving systemic change in the workplace. Best Quotes On Recruitment: "Women tend to think, 'If I don't meet 90% of the criteria, I shouldn't apply.' We honed in on 3–4 key skills to widen the tale...
2025-04-2241 minMaking ContactExposed Part 1: the Human Radiation Experiments at Hunters Point from SF Public PressToday we present the first half of a two-part radio documentary from our friends at the San Francisco Public Press, "Exposed," opening a window into the little-known history of the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard. The sprawling abandoned naval base, in San Francisco's southeast waterfront Bayview neighborhood, is currently the site of the city's largest real estate development project. The base played a key role in the Cold War nuclear era, when it housed a research institution known as the Naval Radiological Defense Laboratory, which studied the human health effects of radiation. In episode one of the podcast...
2025-02-0529 min
The Powered By Diversity PodcastEpisode 5 - Navigating Ethnicity Pay Gap Reporting: Strategies for Sustainable Change with Michelle Gyimah of Equality Pays.Unlock the Secrets to Effective Ethnicity Pay Gap Reporting: Strategies for Sustainable Change In this must-listen podcast episode, pay gap expert Michelle Gyimah provides invaluable insights on navigating the challenges of ethnicity pay gap reporting.
Discover practical, actionable advice to overcome common obstacles, build trust within your workforce, and drive meaningful, long-lasting progress on pay equity. Learn how to:
Effectively communicate the purpose and benefits of pay gap reporting to engage your employees
Address fears and concerns around data collection and transparency
Implement sustainable strategies for closing ethnicity pay gaps, beyond...
2024-12-1828 min
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders21. Bonus Birthday Offer This is a special episode where Michelle is making a unique offer to mark her upcoming birthday season. Yes - we said season, it's a thing! Budget restrictions can be a big barrier for medium sized organisations that need to address their pay gap issues. We are not here to make judgments about that because we understand that sometimes there isn't enough money to do all the things that you want. So...until 7th November 2024 we are offering a 50% discount for fast action takers who want to review their pay gap plan so that they can know exactly what to do to...
2024-10-2703 minPay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders20. Gender pay gap reduction case study: 14.9% improvement in three yearsIn this case study episode, I shares how one of my clients successfully reduced their pay gap by 14.9% in three years. ------------------------------------ Quote Highlight: "Real change happens when policies align with the company's values, and actions back them up." ---------------------------------------- Need 1:1 support? Book a free call Sign up to get weekly pay gap updates: Newsletter
2024-10-0715 minPay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders19. What employers get wrong about pay gap successToday we are focusing on what employers get wrong about true success when it comes to closing the pay gap. Success is not just about meeting legal requirements for reporting pay gaps, or even closing your pay gap. Success should be about making positive impact, creating sustainable actions and having relevant to you success measures. If your pay gap success is not measured by these things, then this podcast episode is for you. --------------------- Quote Highlight "Success in pay gap reduction isn't just about the numbers; it's about the re...
2024-09-3013 minPay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders18. Common pay gap mistakes: using metrics that don't close the gToday we're discussing the biggest mistake I see organisations make in their pay gap action plans. It's focusing on the metric of lowering your pay gap figure. It is one of the biggest misconceptions that feed into so many pay gap myths. Tune it to find out why this is a mistake and what to do instead. ---------------- Need 1:1 support? Book a free consultancy call Sign up to get weekly pay gap updates: Newsletter
2024-09-2314 minPay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders17. Why menopause plans will soon be mandatory in gender pay gap reportsIn this episode, our guest is Susan Grayson, an expert in creating inclusive workplaces, especially for women experiencing menopause. Together we discuss: The challenges women face in the workplace due to menopause and how this impacts the gender pay gap How menopause is often overlooked as a factor affecting women's career progression. How organisations can addres these issues through supportive policies to retain talented women. Quote Highlight: "Employers need to understand that creating an inclusive environment goes beyond policy – it's about understanding and support." -------------------------...
2024-09-1633 minPay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders16. Equal pay certification explained: Interview with Equal Salary Foundation In this episode, we are pleased to have Aurélien Joly, the Communication Manager for the Equal Salary Foundation. Aurélien discusses the foundation's work in certifying companies for equal pay. Together we discuss:The audit process and must meet specific criteria to achieve certification The positive impact certified companies often see after certiciation The strategic importance of equal pay certification for organisational resilience, talent retention, and legal preparedness, particularly in light of evolving European regulations. Quote Highlight: "It's about being proactive so that you're not caught on the backfoo...
2024-07-2231 minPay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders15. Cadent Gas: An inclusive approach to closing the pay gapToday Michelle Gyimah is interviewing Sharna Matson Knight from Cadent Gas Limited. Sharna shares her experiences and insights as the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Manager, discussing Cadent's gender pay gap, the initiatives they have implemented, and the journey towards creating an inclusive workplace. In this episode we discuss: How Cadent Gas gender pay gap has fluctuated due to organisational changes The importance of transparency and providing a narrative to drive change How employee communities and networks play a significant role in driving change and offering feedback Why Cadent Ga...
2024-07-1537 minPay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders14. Gender diversity challenges and solutions in the energy industryToday, host Michelle Gyimah interviews Sarah Clark, the Decarbonisation Delivery Manager for Europe, Middle East & Africa and co-chair of the AXIS Network, a gender equity group supporting the energy transition in the UK. Throughout her career, Sarah has held a variety of process engineering and project management positions in the UK and Poland, which includes design, offshore and site-based roles, as well as corporate consulting positions within O&G and military sectors. Sarah is passionate about the promotion of women in business and women in engineering and volunteers her time leading Wood's gender equality group and co-leads...
2024-07-0840 minPay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders13. Fixing pay gap plans: Common mistakes and HR solutionsToday I'm sharing with you the most common mistakes I see organisations make with their pay gap action plans. For those of you in HR who want to avoid these mistakes or find ways to fix these mistakes, this episode is for you. --------------------------------- Need 1:1 support? Book a free consultancy call: Book Michelle Gyimah Sign up to get weekly pay gap updates: Newsletter
2024-07-0119 min
The HR L&D PodcastThe Benefits of Pay Transparency in HR with Michelle GyimahThis episode of the HR L&D Podcast is sponsored by Deel, the all-in-one Global People Platform that simplifies how you manage the entire global team lifecycle. Hire and onboard talent in over 150 countries in minutes. Run payroll in over 100 countries with one click. Offer competitive benefits, equipment, and equity from a single dashboard. From contractors, direct employees, EOR, and more, you can manage them all in one place with Deel.Book a demo now: https://www.deel.com/inbound-general?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=nickday&utm_campaign=ww_aware_branding_nickday_podcast_hrld-nickday-mar24_all_all&utm_c...
2024-05-2853 minPay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders12. How HR can close the gender pay gap in-houseToday we are exploring how HR teams can close their pay gaps internally with no help from consultants. Why? Because it is possible, IF you know what to do. So, if you are an employer looking for steps on how to address your pay gap internally, tune in to this episode to understand the best way to do this. ----------------- Best podcast quote: "Ultimately, it's great for you to work on your pay gap plan internally, but you do have to be clear on the effort that is required. And the e...
2024-04-2219 minPay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders11. How employers can measure the impact of pay gap strategiesToday we are exploring how to measure pay gap impact and maximise its effectiveness. I will go through how HR can get the most out of your pay gaps plan by focusing on: Accountability, responsibility and implementation Creating success metrics to track data analysis better How to effectively communicate your organisation's pay gap goals, progress, and challenges. Best podcast quote "You have to work the pay gap plan, there are going to be some areas that are easier than others for you. But all of these areas that I've mentioned, they all hold v...
2024-04-1514 min
A Case of the Mondays16. How to stop hybrid working exacerbating pay gapsIn this episode, we are joined by Michelle Gyimah, a pay gaps specialist and consultant. She helps us explore the topic of hybrid working and how it can impact the earning potential of women and people of colour.
What can organisations do more of to ensure their employees have fair opportunities?
2024-04-0150 minPay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders10. How to choose a pay gap consultant: Key questions for employersIf you know that you need pay gaps help, how do you choose the right consultancy? Well this is what we'll be discussing in today's episode. I've spoken to countless HR leaders who have waited 6-18 months to work with me because of their fear of the unknown and investment concerns. If this sounds like you, this episode will help you tackle these issues so that you can make the right decision for your organisation. In this episode I go through five questions you should be asking as well as what answers to look out...
2024-03-2523 minPay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders9. Top challenges HR faces when hiring a pay gap consultancy It's not an easy decision to hire in a pay gaps consultancy to help you out. When I work with clients, I understand the challenges and concerns that organisations have. I'm also accutely aware that a big fear is that hiring a consultant will be a big mistake. So in todays episode, I share three key challenges and fears that I see HR leaders grappling with and how to minimise them when deciding if you should hire a pay gaps consultancy. ----------------------------------------------- Best podcast quote "There's never any one way to ad...
2024-03-1825 minPay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders8. Should HR get gender pay gap data independently audited?Should you get your pay gap data verified? Well the answer all depends on why you want to and what you hope to gain from it. Given that unverified pay gap data could ruin your credibility it may be worth getting it audited. In this episode I'll share the benfits of getting your data verified and some bonus tips on how to get the most out of your pay gap data audit. ----------------------------------------------- 'Own your pay gap narrative' webinar Sign up to join us on 12th March here: Equality Pays (vipmembervault.c...
2024-03-1120 minPay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders7. Pay gap reporting mistakes and how HR can avoid themToday I'm lifting the lid on the top three mistakes I see organisations making in their gender pay gap reports. Knowing these top mistakes will help you not only to write better reports, but also to create better pay gap strategies. ------------------------------------------- 'Own your pay gap narrative' webinar Sign up to join us on 12th March here: Equality Pays (vipmembervault.com) Best podcast quote "I read their gender pay gap report and I was underwhelmed. But now I've read this EDI policy and I'm chomping at the bit to...
2024-03-0419 min
Engaging Internal Comms Series 5The pay gap and internal communication | S5 E6An issue that has risen in prominence due to recent legislation changes, is the pay gap, particularly between genders, and its impact on employee engagement and internal communications. Michelle Gyimah, based in Spain, specialises in helping organisations improve conversations with employees about pay and pay gap issues. The episode also explores how organisations are using pay gap reporting to communicate their value as an employer and address the pay gap.
2024-02-2738 minEngaging Internal CommsThe pay gap and internal communication | S5 E6An issue that has risen in prominence due to recent legislation changes, is the pay gap, particularly between genders, and its impact on employee engagement and internal communications. Michelle Gyimah, based in Spain, specialises in helping organisations improve conversations with employees about pay and pay gap issues. The episode also explores how organisations are using pay gap reporting to communicate their value as an employer and address the pay gap.
2024-02-2738 minPay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders6. Gender pay gap compliance and reporting toolsToday we are talking about the gender pay gap bot. When it first appeared on X (then known as Twitter) back in 2021 on International Womens Day it would respond to organisations social media announcement by simply retweeting it's gender pay gap data. This gained a lot of interest and responses from the public. Many organisations didn't know how to handle being put on the spot with their pay gap data. Some organisations responded defensively or removed their tweets to avoid backlash. I'll be sharing the implications of the gender pay gap bot and how organisations can...
2024-02-2627 minPay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders5. Solutions to tackle stagnating or rising pay gaps. What should you do if your pay gap is stagnating or even rising? Many organisations panic and start looking for quick fixes - many of which can make things worse. Today I'm going to share my three top tips of what to do instead to get better results. -------------------------------------- Enjoyed this? Listen to these episodes too: The pay gap and internal communication The gender pay gap & equal pay at work ----------- Need 1:1 support? Book a free consultancy call: Book Michelle Gyimah
2024-02-1922 minPay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders4. Gender pay gap results: Rethinking how HR measures success Today we're discussing gender pay gap results and how to decide what success looks like. So many organisations only focus on the reduction of pay gap figure as the only and/or most important success factor. But it;s not. I'll share with you different ways my previous clients have measured pay gap success. Some of these 'alternative' success measures are often what organisations need to do more of, rather than obsessing over percentage point reductions. --------------------------------------- Best podcast quote: "...When you drill down into how that's come about, what you will...
2024-02-1222 minPay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders3. Why quick fixes wont close your gender pay gapThis week we are talking about the problem with chasing quick gender pay gap fixes. HR leaders often find themselves under pressure to demonstrate pay gap progress, often with little or no support. This leads to you trying to find quick fixes that make your pay gap statistics look good, but don't bring long-term change. I share the most common quick fixes I've seen organisations choose and how they often damage organisational culture and brand reputation in the long run. ----------------------------------------------- Best podcast quote: "It's no good just parachuting women i...
2024-02-0519 minPay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders2. Stop focusing on just trying to close your pay gapToday we are talking about how organisations miss the mark by focusing on just closing their pay gap figure. I'll share the pitfalls of just focusing on pay gap statistics and what you should be doing instead. I'll also share examples from previous clients on how I helped them to avoid this big mistake. Book a consultancy call: Book Michelle Gyimah Enjoyed this? Listen to these episodes next: Gender pay gap reporting: What poor statistics mean for employers - Episode #1 How employers can proactively address the...
2024-01-2926 minPay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders1. Gender pay gap reporting: What poor statistics means for employersThis week we're talking about how employers should respond to poor gender pay gap statistics, This is of particular importance if you are worried about reputational damage and boycotts. We'll also cover how you should communicate your pay gap results to your employees so that they understand them and believe that your action plans are credible. 'Own your pay gap narrative' webinar Sign up to join us on 31st January here: Equality Pays (vipmembervault.com) Best podcast quote "You can't stop being cancelled. What you can do is prepare yo...
2024-01-2219 min
A Case of the Mondays16. How to Stop Hybrid Working Exacerbating Pay GapsIn this episode, we are joined by Michelle Gyimah, a pay gaps specialist and consultant. She helps us explore the topic of hybrid working and how it can impact the earning potential of women and people of colour.What can organisations do more of to ensure their employees have fair opportunities?
2024-01-1650 minA Case of the Mondays16. How to Stop Hybrid Working Exacerbating Pay GapsIn this episode, we are joined by Michelle Gyimah, a pay gaps specialist and consultant. She helps us explore the topic of hybrid working and how it can impact the earning potential of women and people of colour.What can organisations do more of to ensure their employees have fair opportunities?
2024-01-1650 min
The Employment Law & HR PodcastThe Gender Pay Gap & Equal Pay at workIn this episode 219 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Michelle Gyimah who is a specialist pay gap strategist. Michelle is an expert in assisting businesses and organisations to close their pay gap. In this episode of the podcast we cover: Why the gender pay gap is an important consideration for employers. Why the gender pay gap still arises. The benefits to employers of addressing the pay gap in their business or organisation. What businesses and organisations should be considering with regards to their gender pay gap. Simple steps employers can consider...
2023-12-1531 min
The People AgendaPay transparency: What challenges should organisations be aware of?In the latest HR On the Offensive podcast, Chris and LACE Director Pavan Bilkhoo speak with their guest, Michelle Gyimah, who is a keynote speaker and a consultant specialising in gender and ethnicity pay gaps. The discussion revolves around the challenges and strategies related to pay reporting. If you are considering pay transparency within your organisation, listen now to understand the challenges associated and how you can mitigate them.
2023-11-2327 min
HR InsightsSeries 6: Dismantling Pay Inequity One Gap at A TimeAs we head towards the end of the year, one prevalent conversation in 2023 amongst organisations is around pay gaps. Our host, Stuart Elliott is joined by pay gap expert, Michelle Gyimah to talk through how companies can decipher what their compensation data is telling them in order to improve workplace culture. In this conversation, Stuart and Michelle touch on various types of pay gaps, from gender to ethnicity and disability and the importance of recognising the lesser-known gaps. They also talk through the steps companies should be taking to address these pay discrepancies including educating employees fully an...
2023-11-2347 min
Dive into your Career106 - (Part 2 of 3) BHM 2023 Saluting Our Sisters: 32 awesome UK-connected black (and mixed heritage) women to follow on LinkedIn"Saluting Our Sisters" is the theme of Black History Month 2023 in the UK. This has inspired today's topic of the Dive Into Your Career podcast - "32 awesome UK-connected black and mixed heritage women to follow on LinkedIn" (Part 2 if 3).In this episode... I am proud to introduce 11 of the 32 women who will feature in this series. (If you've listened to the first episode you will see that there were meant to be 20... but I added a few more!)Please note... there was no vote. There are no rankings. This isn't even divided by...
2023-10-3122 min
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders23. ‘How your social standing impacts your pay and promotion success’“One person might be raised being told, you need to go after it. You need to ask for three times what you think they're going to give you so that you're starting high and then coming down low. You have other people who say, don't ask for anything. If you ask a single question, you're just stirring problems. They're not going to like you. They're going to see you as a problem maker. You have other people who say, go do some research. And whatever number Google says, that's the number you ask for. Right. So people just don't kn...
2023-03-2751 min
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders22. ‘When gender and race intersect during salary conversations’“Even the best negotiators today, if you were to ask them, did you negotiate in your first job? We are not given that information throughout our time in education and preparation for the workplace. I give all of us grace that we really don't have the knowledge, the wisdom passing down to us of what it means to negotiate…The first two salary drills I had, I didn't negotiate. Not realising that I probably was facing a pay gap or getting underpaid compared to other counterparts. My second time trying to negotiate, I did everything wrong. So focus on your...
2023-03-2746 min
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders21. ‘Closing the gender pay gap: How Wies Bratby averages 93% salary increases’“Funny that I was the first in the history of my firm to fall pregnant during her traineeship. I was 28, but they called me ‘the teenage mum’. So I had that whole sort of motherhood bias right against me. It was all beautifully wrapped up into the whole thing. Obviously, that made me very apprehensive about negotiating anything other because I felt that enormous stigma that I had attached to me…” Weis Bratby Wies Bratby is a lawyer-turned-HR-director-turned-coach consultant, keynote speaker, and workshop trainer. Wies shares her experience of discovering that her male peer...
2023-03-2749 min
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders20. ‘The reality of battling for a pay rise as a Black woman’"There's no lack in their ability and performance, yet women of colour have to make decisions or sacrifices in order to get well-earned progression opportunities." - Ashanti Bentil-Dhue Ashanti Bentil-Dhue is the CEO and founder of Good Soil Leaders® which is an inclusive work culture training and coaching company specialising in helping diversity, equity and inclusion teams and professionals globally. Ashanti Bentil-Dhue, has a solid understanding of creating psychological safety and change management. She believes that systemic change comes from taking a considered, blended approach which brings accountability to the change process, the inclusion of app...
2023-03-2743 min
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders19. Can we finally close the gender pay gap with the EU Pay Transparency Directive?“One interesting element I would say in this legislation is that it's the first time that we mentioned intersectional discrimination. So discrimination on different factors. It could be gender, it could be sexuality, it could be ethnicity and how they play together. And here in this legislation, we say that if you have intersecting discrimination, for example, being a woman with disabilities, the compensation needs to also be higher and adjusted for this intersectional discrimination.” Kira Peter-Hanson 21 year-old Kira Peter-Hansen, the youngest ever elected member of the European Parliament, embarks on a mission to close the g...
2023-03-2732 min
Mistakes That Made MePlaying the "Nice Black Girl" with Michelle GyimahEvery Black woman knows what it means to play the “Nice Black Girl" in the workplace. Just like every Black woman knows what it means to be labeled the “Angry Black Woman”.
Between these two labels, Black women have to make hard choices about how they engage, disagree, and work with their colleagues and clients, while maintaining their professional integrity and sense of identity and well-being.
In this episode of Mistakes That Made Me, I interview ethnic and gender pay gaps consultant Michelle Gyimah about how she navigated client relati...
2023-02-131h 12
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders18. CASE STUDY 3: How pay transparency can be a positive challengeIn this case study mini-series, Michelle Gyimah talks to Lauren Kay-Lambert - Co-Managing Director at Shape History. Lauren shares with us how Shape History decided to turn career and pay appraisal meetings on its head and champion more autonomy and transparency in the process. Episode Highlights Introducing a new way to ‘do’ career and pay appraisal conversations - giving employees more autonomy over their salary increase Why supporting a culture for healthy money conversations is crucial - especially in light of the ‘Great Resignation’ climate The personal challenges that employees had to overcome to accept the...
2022-12-2027 min
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders17. CASE STUDY 2: How pay transparency almost crashed their career pageIn this case study mini-series, Michelle Gyimah talks to Jessica Winder- VP of People at Refine Labs. Jessica shares with us how she spearheaded a new initiative to bring better pay transparency and pay equity to her organisation - where this had never been done before. Episode Highlights Introducing a new and transparent minimum wage for existing and new employees for the first time within an organisation How a tweet about this went viral and crashed Refine Labs career page How the issue of ‘deserving’ more money came into the conversation Why being a stead...
2022-12-2029 min
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders16. CASE STUDY 1: Pay progression for Women of Colour: Fact or FictionIn this case study mini-series, Michelle Gyimah talks to Dr. Shabna Begum - Head of Research at Runnymede Trust and Zaimal Azad - Senior Campaigns Officer at Fawcett Society. Shabna and Zaimal share with us their experiences as researchers and professional women of colour, how co-authoring the ‘Broken Ladders - The Myth of Meritocracy for Women of Colour in the workplace’ report impacted them. Episode Highlights Coming face to face with lived experiences through other women of colour How doing this research impacted everyone on a personal and professional level The importance of understanding the di...
2022-12-2039 min
Netwomen Uncut- Elevate Women to the TopEpisode 39 - Closing Pay GapsWhy are women less likely to negotiate? And what happens when women negotiate? Michelle Gyimah Pay Gaps Expert talks candidly with Pinky about this thought provoking topic that we need to talk about and often don't. As women, we feel guilt and shame when we ask for more but we deserve more! We deserve the same as men and we need to have a clear pay structure that doesn't penalise women, otherwise, we will lose them. We need more conversations about retaining and attracting talent fairly. Join the movement.
2022-12-2035 min
Influence & Impact for LeadersEp 117 - Are you asking for what you want?How good are you at asking for what you want or what you need? It could be flexible work hours, a pay rise, resources for your team, professional development or even just for help when you need it. Many women struggle to ask for what they want and are often more comfortable putting other people’s needs ahead of their own. In this week’s episode, I share how to get clear on your wants and needs, know that you deserve whatever it is that you're asking for and some top tips for making that ask.
2022-10-2328 min
The Recruitment Network PodcastAddressing the Pay Gap with Michelle GyimahJoining us on this week's TRN Podcast is Michelle Gyimah. Michelle is a pay gaps strategist and specialised in supporting HR Directors in closing their pay gaps in a sustainable way.
In this episode, we look at how pay and pay gaps can affect employer brands, our ability to attract the best talent and our ability to attract Gen Z. It's a very interesting space linked closely to D&I.
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2022-06-1626 minInfluence & Impact for LeadersEp 97 - Closing The Gender Pay Gap with Michelle GyimahGender and ethnicity pay gaps are a very real issue in the UK and worldwide – so how do we change that? This week’s episode is part two of my interview Michelle Gyimah, the Director of Equality Pays, a gender and ethnicity equality consultancy dedicated to closing workplace pay gaps. We discuss what organisations need to know about tackling the gender and ethnicity pay gaps and how they can take action to make the changes that are needed. In part one, we talked about how to ask for a pay rise or negotiate a hig...
2022-06-0528 min
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders15. How to start closing your pay gapsEpisode Highlights: Why budget is the most common concern to committing to doing the work The benefits of investing in this type of work and the impact on your organisation How I can help your organisation and support you on your journey What you can expect working with me and the ripple effects it can have throughout your organisation And so much more! If you'd like to discuss how Michelle can work with you and your organisation, please book a call: https://bookme.name/equalitypays/lite/call
2022-06-0118 min
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders14. Why is negotiation still a dirty word for some?Episode Highlights: Why many women view negotiation as a dirty word How your money stories impact your beliefs and attitudes toward money The consequences of unconscious biases on decision making The importance of having a framework in place to handle negotiation conversations in an equitable way The impact of pay secrecy clauses on your employees and organisation And so much more! If you'd like to discuss how Michelle can work with you and your organisation, please book a call: https://bookme.name/equalitypays/lite/call
2022-05-3122 min
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders13. Pay transparency - Getting the basics rightEpisode Highlights: Why attitudes to pay transparency are shifting What pay transparency actually is The importance of communication The risks of not adopting a more transparent approach to pay Why building in commitment and accountability is so important Why you don’t want to be the organisation left behind And so much more! If you'd like to discuss how Michelle can work with you and your organisation, please book a call: https://bookme.name/equalitypays/lite/call
2022-05-3117 min
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders12. Pay gaps - What’s the fuss and why should I botherEpisode Highlights: Why closing pay gaps shouldn’t just be about compliance Questions to ask yourself to drive commitment in your organisation The importance of understanding what your data is telling you Accepting your employees will have questions and preparing for it Why involving your employees and asking for feedback is key to taking the right action And so much more! If you'd like to discuss how Michelle can work with you and your organisation, please book a call: https://bookme.name/equalitypays/lite/call
2022-05-3116 min
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders11. Why ignoring tricky pay gaps issues never worksEpisode Highlights: Why out of sight, out of mind never works with your pay gap issues The dangers of ‘posting and running’ and the consequences it can have for your organisation Why shutting down pay conversations can be damaging What individual shaming tactics are and why they won’t make the problem go away The UK government’s announcement of the new pay transparency pilot scheme And so much more! If you'd like to discuss how Michelle can work with you and your organisation, please book a call: https://bookme.name/equalitypays/lite/call
2022-05-3120 min
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders10. Pay transparency - A misunderstood force for goodEpisode Highlights: Why pay transparency is a polarising topic and the reasons it’s misunderstood Why it’s becoming more of a business-critical topic than a ‘nice to have’ What the pay transparency spectrum is The importance of pay transparency in closing your gender pay gaps And so much more! If you'd like to discuss how Michelle can work with you and your organisation, please book a call: https://bookme.name/equalitypays/lite/call
2022-05-3115 min
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders9. Three surprising ways to normalise workplace pay conversationsEpisode Highlights: Why we find it so difficult and uncomfortable to talk about pay Companies who are already paving the way in normalising pay conversations and pay transparency in the workplace The benefits of bringing pay conversations out of the shadows And so much more! If you'd like to discuss how Michelle can work with you and your organisation, please book a call: https://bookme.name/equalitypays/lite/call
2022-05-3121 min
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders8. How women are penalised for negotiatingEpisode Highlights: What the stats say about women negotiating vs men Why I’ve changed my thinking about women negotiating Why organisations shouldn’t be let off the hook What resistance women face when negotiating and the impact this can have on them and on the organisation Some real-life negotiation examples What negotiation has to do with closing your pay gaps And so much more! If you'd like to discuss how Michelle can work with you and your organisation, please book a call: https://bookme.name/equalitypays/lite/call
2022-05-3123 min
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders7. Why short term fixes don’t workEpisode Highlights: Closing pay gaps is not easy! Short term fixes I see organisations doing when they don't want to address pay gaps in their organisation. Why ‘publishing and running’ your data without a narrative is not the best strategy to take What the dangers can be of publishing reports with inaccurate figures and the ripple effect this can have Blocking behaviours from individuals stopping an organisation from doing the right thing What the consequences of these short-term fixes are on your organisation and employees The impact on brand perception and attraction of future employees And so much more! If...
2022-05-3122 min
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders6. Money - the topic we love to hateEpisode Highlights: Why we find talking about money really difficult Why pay transparency is the bedrock for closing pay gaps and implementing pay equity Why I’m on a mission to demystify pay conversations in the workplace and the importance of it Benefits of adopting a more transparent approach to pay in your organisation And so much more! If you'd like to discuss how Michelle can work with you and your organisation, please book a call: https://bookme.name/equalitypays/lite/call
2022-05-3122 minInfluence & Impact for LeadersEp 96 - Negotiating Your Salary with Michelle GyimahEver wished you knew how to ask for a pay rise? Or negotiate a higher salary when you start a new role? We don’t talk about money enough and that’s exactly what I’m talking to Michelle Gyimah about in this episode. Michelle Gyimah is the Director of Equality Pays, a gender and ethnicity equality consultancy dedicated to closing workplace pay gaps. We’ve recorded two episodes together – this one is all about what you can do to close your own pay gap. Then in episode 97 (released on Monday 6 June) we’ll be focusing on how...
2022-05-2939 min
Courageous LeadershipMistakes, Mishaps & Triumphs of Michelle GyimahMichelle describes herself as 'Pay gaps and pay transparency strategist'. This was a fascinating episode!
2022-04-1128 min
Inclusion in ProgressIIP085 Miscarriage, Menopause & More: Uncovering Real Experiences of Women at WorkIn honor of International Women's Day, Kay Fabella will be hosting a variety of subject matter experts to uncover real experiences of women at work on the Inclusion in Progress podcast. Each guest will cover different topics of concern for women in the workplace: from bias towards trans women, gender equity and cultural identity, the gender pay gap, as well as miscarriage, fertility loss and menopause. This episode covers a wide range of things that women are facing every day at work, and how organizations that are committed to gender equity can support women from across the spectrum of...
2022-03-0452 min
Still Loading: A podcast all about Leadership for the Digital Age#21 Addressing the gender pay gap, what can leaders do today?This weeks guest is Michelle Gyimah who is a pay gaps strategist and she specialises in supporting HR Directors to close their pay gaps in a sustainable way. A key aspect of her work with organisations is to provide training on how to hold better pay and progression conversations as a key tool to closing pay gaps. In this episode Michelle talks us through her passion to help her clients to get clear about what they need to do address pay gaps and why it is so important for leaders to be proactive about this.
We also discuss the value...
2022-01-3139 min
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders5. The importance of pay transparencyIf you’re an HR director and are often involved in conversations about pay, this episode is for you. Michelle talks about why NOT having a clear pay communication plan in your organisation can land you in hot water. She shares her experiences of being on the receiving end where assumptions were wrongly made and how, if a plan had been in place, the devastating impact could have been avoided. Website: www.equalitypays.co.uk Book a call: https://bookme.name/equalitypays/lite/call
2021-12-1725 min
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders4. Answering awkward questions about your gender pay gapIf you’re responsible for delivering pay conversations in your organisation, then you’ll want to listen to this episode. Michelle talks about: how NOT to approach your pay gap communication strategy how to prepare for and answer those awkward questions that come up about your gender pay gap how to handle the emotions that will come up how to handle and manage employee expectations how to own the narrative around what the data is saying Don’t bury your head in the sand and ignore it, it’s not going anywhere - listen and find out what you need to do to...
2021-12-1717 min
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders3. How to improve your ethnicity pay gap return ratesNot sure how to approach your ethnicity pay gap? In this episode, Michelle shares her views about why many organisations struggle to improve their return rates for their ethnicity data and how the approach could be causing more damage than good. Find out what questions you should be asking and what not to do. Website: www.equalitypays.co.uk Book a call: https://bookme.name/equalitypays/lite/call
2021-12-1718 min
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders2. Why do corporates find Gender or Ethnicity pay gaps so hard to talk about?Gender and ethnicity pay gaps – do these fill you with dread? In this episode, Michelle shares her views on why organisations like yours find it so difficult to talk about as well as tips on how you should approach it as part of your D&I strategy. Michelle also highlights the importance of getting it right and how doing nothing could be a huge risk to your business. To read the articles and resources she mentions, follow the links below Women, Race, Money and Representation: How pay gaps is shaking up corporate vulnerability ...
2021-12-1719 min
Pay Gap Strategies for HR LeadersIntroductionIn this episode, meet Michelle Gyimah as she shares insights from her experiences working at the Equality and Human rights commission for over 10 years, which has led her to set up her own company, Equality Pays. She details the common issues that organisations come to her with including gender and ethnicity pay gaps, how to have difficult conversations around these subjects, and how to transform your pay structures to ensure equity and parity across your business – ultimately, she shares her aims of how she can support you on your journey to holding more transparent conversations about pay in...
2021-12-1606 min
Women at the Top of Telecoms and TechEp 022: Knowing and Asking for What You WantThis week, I’m welcoming a great guest, Michelle Gyimah, and we're going to be talking about how, as a woman at the top, you can know what you want and ask for it. Rather than getting stuck and feeling like you don't deserve it. Michelle Gyimah is the Director of Equality Pays, a gender and ethnicity equality consultancy that is dedicated to closing workplace pay gaps. Here are the highlights: (02:41) Women are rarely asked what they actually want (04:15) What is it that you want? (07:58) Ask for the thing that's not been put on th...
2021-12-0338 min
How NOT to be BrokeThe Importance of Equality and Fair Pricing with Michelle GyimahIn today's episode I talk to my friend Michelle Gyimah, Director of Equality Pays, a gender and ethnicity equality consultancy. Michelle works in the corporate world and yet the conversation applies to businesses as well. We talk about moving to Spain during COVID and having to rebuild her business, the benefits of being visible and how that impacts the way you are seen as an organisation and how ensuring the price you quote feels right for you. I can't wait to hear what you think of the episode. About Michelle: Michelle Gyimah is the...
2021-11-0729 min
Asase BaThe Storytellers are the Farmers (Ancestral Ghanaian Foods) ft. AbenaResearcher, writer and food consultant Abena joins Michelle to discuss ancestral Ghanaian foods. Abena talks about collecting the narratives of our ancestral foods, documenting the knowledge of farmers in Bolgatanga Upper East Region, valuing African traditions as equal, prioritizing the voices of residents, women farmers, how to NOT replicate colonial behaviours, how we can support small scale farmers and much more! Join in on the conversation! Use the hashtag #AsaseBaPod. TRANSCRIPT https://asaseba.com/podcast/season-3/episode-2-ghanaian-ancestral-foods-and-farmers WEBSITE https://asaseba.com/ SUPPORT...
2021-08-2359 min
Career Interrupted[Episode 99] How to close the gender and ethnicity pay gap with equal pay expert Michelle GyimahHow do you play big when the system keeps you playing small?Whoa! We know, right?! That’s one BIG question. ⛰️It’s one of the many headscratchers we’re tackling in this belter of a podcast with a woman we’re quite happy to admit we’ve developed a bit of a girl crush on. 🙌Because if you’ve ever sat in a salary or fee negotiation that has gone nowhere (we can so relate), you’re going to be cheering from the rooftops at the awesome advice dished out by Michelle Gyimah, our guest on...
2021-08-1131 min
Power of the ParentMichelle Gyimah - Equality PaysI am thrilled to bring you this podcast with Michelle Gyimah from Equality Pays. In this episode we discuss pay gaps, parenting and negotiations in the workplace. I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with Michelle and could have talked to her all day. Michelle's work is so inspiring and she makes such a difference to individuals and businesses.
If you'd like to find out more about Michelle, visit her website: Equality Pays
If you'd like to get in touch, please email me on hello@power-of-the-parent.com or you can find me on Instagram @power.of.the.parent. You...
2021-06-0841 min
Diversity Alliance Talks006 - The Pay Gap Conundrum"What gets measured, gets improved."
Confused about equal pay and pay gaps?
Are women and particularly women of colour really that bad at negotiating a fair salary or do biases come into play?
And finally, how do organisations tackle this issue before it becomes a crisis point?
In this episode, we discuss with Michelle Gyimah, from Equality Pays, how pay gaps are actually measured and why, unsurprisingly, white males are at the top end of these pay scales across the majority of sectors.
Michelle shares why hiring specialists to...
2020-08-1223 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies168: Speaking and Embodying Your Values In Your Work with Patti PerezHow do your values show up in your work, whether it’s interacting with clients or employees, presenting to an audience, appearing on a podcast, or creating marketing materials? My guest today is Patti Perez, the founder of a consulting firm that’s dedicated to teaching leaders and teams how to create and sustain healthy, inclusive and profitable workplace cultures. Patti has a fascinating background that has informed her career, the work she does, and the values that she embodies, including truth telling, curiosity, and radical fairness. These values are also ones that she...
2020-04-1447 min
Experts! Speak English! - How to talk your way into an international career without the bullxxitNegotiating for a Pay Rise - Interview with Michelle Gyimah #028
Über eine Gehaltserhöhung verhandeln & Business Englisch Upgrade (Daily Dose Challenge)
Michelle Gyimah
Website
https://www.equalitypays.co.uk/
Linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellegyimah/
Michelle Gyimah's Recommended Resources
Book
Women Don't Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide by Linda Babcock & Sara Laschever
Book
Playing Big: A practical guide for brilliant women like you
Tara Mohr
Article about the financial implications of women's earning in retirement (mentioned in our pre-show chat)
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/03/retired-women-less-money-pensions-than-men/
Michelle's Negotiation Bootcamp https://www.subscribepage.com/ne...
2020-01-2333 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies134: Gender Pay Gap: Talking About Uncomfortable Topics with Your Audience with Michelle Gyimah [Money Series]How can you approach an uncomfortable or difficult topic with your audience, so that they open up and you can facilitate a productive conversation, learning, and action taking? For many companies, the gender pay gap is one of those issues that they want to be seen as making progress on, yet having real conversations around it, that lead to action, can be challenging. This is the situation that my guest, Michelle Gyimah, finds herself in regularly. Michelle lives in the U.K. and works with companies to improve the pay and leadership gap between men...
2019-08-2045 min
Career Change Maker | Career Clarity, Career Advice, Career Pivots, Burnout Recovery, Corporate Job#69 - Improving Your Negotiation Skills with Michelle GyimahWe are continuing the Career Change series. In this episode, I speak to Gender Pay Gap Consultant, Michelle Gyimah about a really important topic - negotiation. Here is what you will learn: - How Michelle navigated her transition back to work after maternity leave- The importance of learning how to negotiate your salary - What to do if you start a business that doesn't work out - Ways to shift your mindset to overcome reluctance to ask for what...
2019-08-0735 min
Comeback Girl PodcastsPodcast #10 - Michelle Gyimah on Negotiating Equal Pay with ConfidenceIn this very special edition of the Comeback Girl podcast, I chat to Michelle Gyimah of Equality Pays
Michelle (who was heavily pregnant with her new baby girl when we recorded this interview) is dedicated to helping people get what they're worth, and this podcast is full of practical advice about not only how to ask for what you want, but how to really take notice of what's being offered, how and when to negotiate, and how important it is to have a dialogue with your own family during the process. From Michelle's website:
"So many women struggle with believing...
2018-09-1536 min
Harriet Minter Presents: Badass Women’s HourEp 194: Tea Uglow explains Gender & Michelle Gyimah sorts your Money MindsetIs the Solar System better understood than Gender? Creative Director of Google's Creative Lab wrote a blog about gender that ended up spreading worldwide. Tea Uglow joins Badass Womens Hour to discuss how the topic is not as black and white as we think. See her TED talk here.Is the way you think about money affecting your career and life choices? Money Empowerment Educator Michelle Gyimah is here to help you sort your money out!For information on all your hosts you can click on their names:Harriet Minter
2018-09-0328 min
Money Revolution - Bite SizeStretch & stress goalsWhy setting stretch goals and not stress goals is so important when paying off your debt.
2017-10-1303 minMoney Revolution - Bite SizeBreak up with your debtImagine your debt was a person. What kind of break up letter would you write to your debt?
2017-10-1203 minMoney Revolution - Bite SizeCreating your debt free planThere are so many ways to pay off your debt, but how do you decide. One way is to get that extra layer of accountability and a plan together. www.equalitypays.co.uk/debt-busting
2017-09-2904 minMoney Revolution - Bite SizePersonal Finance Is PersonalThere is budget for everyone, you just need to find yours. Head over to www.equalitypays.co.uk/debt-busting to find out more.
2017-09-2804 minMoney Revolution - Bite SizeWhat is your debt language?How do you talk about yourself and debt? If you believe the negative chatter in your head, you only keep yourself stuck. Find out to reframe those negative thoughts
2017-09-2702 minMoney Revolution - Bite Size4 debt repayment mistakesIf I had my time again, I'd avoid these 4 debt repayment mistakes!
2017-09-2604 minMoney Revolution - Bite SizeForgive your debtWhy forgiving your debt is the first step in paying it off
2017-09-2504 minMoney Revolution - Bite SizeSeek Help, Take ActionIf you had a friend in debt, what would tell them to do. Get help? Make a plan? If yes, the it's time to take your own advice too!
2017-09-2203 minMoney Revolution - Bite SizeEmotional Debt SpendingThree emotions behind my credit card spending in the last 20 years
2017-09-2204 minMoney Revolution - Bite SizeMoney and powerWhy taking financial responsibility is empowering for women
2017-09-2004 minMoney Revolution - Bite Size7 Day Debt ReleaseDebt is emotiinal. Fact. But until yiu address those emotions, you will not be able to pay it off. Find out about my 7 day debt release challenge to get you on the road to debt freedom.
2017-09-1904 minMoney Revolution - Bite SizeGuilty Spending#6 - Are you a guilty spender? If yes, then you're not alone. Find out to recognise this and stop that sabotage!
2017-09-1904 min2017-09-1904 minMoney Revolution - Bite SizeDon't be embarrassed!#1 - How to manage your anxiety around paying your debt • #3 - Feeling jealous of others while paying off your debt? • #3 - Why regret around your debt keeps you stuck • #4 - It doesn't pay to be embarrassed about your debt!
2017-09-0217 minMoney Revolution - Bite SizeLet go of debt regret#1 - How to manage your anxiety around paying your debt • #3 - Feeling jealous of others while paying off your debt? • #3 - Why regret around your debt keeps you stuck
2017-09-0213 minMoney Revolution - Bite SizeJealousy and debt repayment#1 - How to manage your anxiety around paying your debt • #3 - Feeling jealous of others while paying off your debt?
2017-09-0209 minMoney Revolution - Bite SizeDebt repayment anxietyWelcome to Equality Pays radio! • #1 - How to manage your anxiety around paying your debt
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