Document Chunk
This text chunk contains following information extracted through processing and enrichment.
Section : CASE STUDY - By level
Domain : Human Resource Management
Classification : Not Identified
Context
This chunk is part of the "Using best practice to support gender pay equity" section, specifically addressing the issue of gender pay inequity through a case study comparing the salaries of Johan and Maya, who hold similar positions with comparable responsibilities but receive different pay. It highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing pay disparities within organizations, including the potential for valid reasons behind such differences.
Text Content
Johan, a geologist, and Maya, an engineer, both studied 3-year university degrees and have worked 5 years in their respective fields. They've recently been employed by the same mining company. Maya manages 5 engineers. Johan manages 5 geologists. Looking at the skills, effort, responsibility and working conditions involved, their work requires comparable skills and responsibilities. However, Johan is paid a higher salary than Maya. This could be an example of gender pay inequity, as Johan and Maya have similar skills and experience, are performing work of comparable value but are receiving different pay. NOTE: There may be a valid reason for the difference in remuneration. This includes factors that are unaffected by gender (such as labour market supply and demand for geologists compared to engineers) and differences in industry working conditions (such as remote work). 3. Organisation-wide pay gaps are the difference between the average remuneration of women and the average remuneration of men across the organisation.
- What are the professions of Johan and Maya?
- How many years of experience do Johan and Maya have in their fields?
- What is the main issue highlighted regarding Johan and Maya's salaries?
- What factors could explain the difference in pay between Johan and Maya, aside from gender?
- How many engineers does Maya manage?
- How many geologists does Johan manage?
- What does the term 'organisation-wide pay gaps' refer to?
- In what ways do Johan and Maya's jobs require comparable skills and responsibilities?
- What might be some implications of gender pay inequity in the workplace?
- Can you think of other examples where pay inequity might occur in different professions?