Duygu Biricik Gulseren, an associate professor in the School of Human Resources Management, recently contributed her expertise to an article in HR Reporter.
The article explains that research has shown women鈥檚 wages increase more slowly than men鈥檚 over the course of their careers, even though their job-to-job transitions are similar. This is because women鈥檚 career progression is often based on amenities such as remote work options, flexibility and better hours which substitute for pay. The research highlights the structural constraints that force women to accept lower-paying roles to accommodate other obligations, since amenities and lower pay are now often tied together by companies.
Gulseren says companies must be conscious of whether they are creating high-paying, high-value roles for employees of different genders and working arrangements. Managers must also create clear standards for evaluation so that employees working remotely, in-person, or in hybrid roles are all treated fairly and given equal opportunities to progress.
Gulseren holds a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Saint Mary鈥檚 University. Her research focuses on聽work disability, leadership and healthy, sustainable work.
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