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Beth Robinson: Salary Bias’ for Women | The Resilience and Resistance

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In this episode, we speak to Beth Robinson, an Employment Attorney in Denver, Colorado. We discussed:

  • Bias and salary discrepancies for Women of Color in the workplace. 
  • The power of negotiation for women’s salary and how women often feel as though they cannot. 
  • In her research she has found that women often don’t negotiate their compensation packages, due to the fear of losing the job offer or being seen as confrontational, men on the other hand are more likely to negotiate their packages, even if they have less experience. 
  • She recommends negotiating the WHOLE package, e.g. Salary, hiring bonus, stock options, vacation, healthcare packages, and bonuses. 
  • The way a company responds to a negotiation is very important because it helps you understand their values and work culture. 
  • How your pay depends on your experience, and when it's most appropriate to negotiate one’s salary. Regardless, you should always be fairly compensated. 
  • The importance of how one views and values money, any way you view money is correct “so long as it's healthy”. Centering yourself and your values is important for fairly negotiating your compensation.

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