In 2020, the state of Colorado passed a law requiring equal pay for equal work. As part of this law, companies must include salaries when posting new positions. Somewhat unexpectedly, the fallout of this law has been that many non-Colorado companies are choosing to exclude Colorado applicants from their process. They argue disclosing salaries affects their competitive edge when hiring candidates. These same companies do not also want to seem like they do not support women’s salary equity in the workplace. This conflict contributes to the ongoing discussion on equitable hiring practices in the United States. Bias and a lack of transparency in hiring processes continue to contribute to the lack of equal pay for women, trans folks, and people of color.

Shaunna and Lisa dive into a number of strategies companies can implement to make their hiring processes more fair. They explain how these strategies will help companies ensure they are selecting applicants based on their qualifications, not their identity, marital status, or proximity to the job (to name a few). They also discuss how mentorship programs can help retain new employees, providing them with growth and development opportunities within the company. These programs can help diversify organizations by providing opportunities for development to every employee and not just a small few.

Shaunna and Lisa cap off the episode with their new segment “Hell Yeah, or Hell Naw!” If you have companies or organizations that you would like to give a “Hell Yeah” or a “Hell Naw” to send us an email or voice memo to [email protected].

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