So you've been asked to mind the generational gap, the skills gap and perhaps even interpersonal gaps. Where do you draw the line?
As a woman, I draw the line at the gender gap, especially when the gender card is used to disqualify equal pay. Our politeness is often a trait which in certain cases prohibits us from accelerating to the next level in our careers.
Sheryl Sandberg (COO: Facebook)states that the gender gap isn't just bad for women it is also bad for business, organizations not only deprive women of the opportunity but deprive themselves of true talent.
Some argue that its fairness, with research indicating that the step into management is predominantly reserved for men than women. Some might say, women are more grateful for the opportunity of work in light of past inequalities or societal norms, our politeness and gratitude for the role prohibits us in asserting our right to ask for that raise or to speak up and ask for what we truly deserve.
How can women overcome this? Is it our battle to fight or is it up to the organization to change the narrative? Have a similar story or some tips on how to eloquently overcome the equal pay battle? Share it with us and get curated by using #blurtwomen as your first tag.
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