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There is a hiring practice in the nonprofit sector that needs to be banished forever: keeping salaries a secret. A thread...
Nontransparent salaries service an underlying power-dynamic, putting the one hiring into a position of control, knowledge, and power over the person applying. This is a tactic rooted in white supremacy, patriarchy, and capitalism—and it must end.
Beginning on July 21, all jobs posted to @SmartNonprofits, @springboardarts & @PollenMidwest job boards must include compensation information. Read our joint statement about why wage transparency is critical for our collective future: https://bit.ly/30tdolw .
Our move toward salary transparency is just one small step we can take to end discriminatory and inequitable hiring practices. And it’s informed by research and experiences of our sector.
Wage transparency reduces the gender pay gap by 7%: https://bit.ly/39kvrhY . When job listings include a clear range, it eliminates the need to negotiate — a practice that rewards white men but punishes people of color and womxn: https://bit.ly/3jq2llN .
Including compensation information helps organizations recruit and retain talent: https://bit.ly/3hnvqfI . When candidates see that organizations are committed to wage transparency, it demonstrates an organization’s values in action.
Applying for jobs is time consuming. Disclosing salaries shifts power to the jobseeker and lets them decide upfront if the opportunity is worth their time and effort.
When employees feel valued and are compensated fairly, they are more motivated, productive, and collaborative.
