Last week, the U.S. Women’s national soccer team filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission stating that their male counterparts were paid far more, despite the advancements the Women’s team has made for the sport on the national and international level. This has put yet another spotlight on the conversation around equal pay for men and women, less than a week away from National Equal Pay Day on April 12.

What progress has been made in regards to equal pay for equal work? Is the complaint filed by the U.S. Women’s soccer team an example of what most women face or is it an outlier? Susan Adams, professor of management at Bentley University, who has published research on gender in the workplace is available to discuss:

• Why women, compared to men, must take a circuitous route through male-dominated industries to achieve higher pay (albeit still below men)
• How organizations and industries can better support women in their careers
• The continued impact of parental leave on women’s pay
• What men can do to help advance women in the workplace

If you would like to learn more or arrange to speak with Adams, please contact Joanna Howarth, jhowarth@bentley.edu, 781-891-2725