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A Zero Pay Gap Is the Goal. But What Happens Next?
Eliminating wage inequality is just one battle. To win the war, we need to create a true level playing field for women.
When can we declare victory?
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What happens if we ever get to a zero gender pay gap? If we do hit that milestone, can we declare victory?
The answer is: not really. Reaching anywhere near zero will be a feat, but not the be-all-and-end-all. While a bellwether of how we value women’s economic and corporate contributions, eradicating this discrimination won’t mean instant equality. More hard work is needed not only to achieve pay equality, but create workplaces where women have equal opportunities.