Pay Transparency: The Why and How for HR Pros
Speaker: Sharell Thomas-Hodge
Speaker Designation: Speaker, Coach, and Consultant
Speaker: Sharell Thomas-Hodge
Speaker Designation: Speaker, Coach, and Consultant
Pay transparency is growing in popularity among companies — and in some places, it’s a legal requirement. This interactive webinar will explore the evolution of laws enacted to drive salary transparency and discuss how HR Pros should respond to this new phenomenon. We’ll first start by defining pay transparency and its purpose. Also, we’ll examine the legislation behind pay transparency and its relationship to pay equity. Finally, we’ll identify what steps you can take toward implementing better pay transparency policies and practices at your organization.
Understanding the 'why' and 'how' of pay transparency is not only a strategic imperative for HR professionals but also a crucial step towards creating a workplace that values openness, fairness, and employee well-being. As HR Leaders, knowing how to develop and implement appropriate pay guidelines to openly communicate compensation information is essential to your organization, both legally and strategically.
In today's rapidly evolving work landscape, organizational transparency has become a cornerstone of employee engagement and satisfaction. One critical aspect of this transparency is pay transparency, which involves sharing information about compensation structures openly within the company. For Human Resources (HR) professionals, understanding the reasons behind and the effective implementation of pay transparency is pivotal to fostering a fair, equitable, and trust-driven work environment.
Sharell Thomas-Hodge is the Total Rewards Director for the YMCA of Metro Atlanta. She joined the company in 2020 and her responsibilities include compensation, executive compensation, benefits design & administration, and payroll. Prior to joining The Y, Sharell was the Director of Total Rewards at Dekra North America. During her tenure at Dekra, she played a significant role in the acquisition of 7 companies and was a key architect in the creation of a total rewards program designed for the newly established safety company. She also worked for Strategic Benefits Consulting as a Senior Benefits Consultant, responsible for Executive and Global Compensation.
Sharell is a graduate of Devry University and holds an MBA. She is an SHRM Certified Senior Professional. She has been a featured speaker at the Quit Commuting Conference. She currently serves on the HR Committee of the board at the Atlanta Mission. She is also the CEO of The Sharell Group, a coaching and consulting firm. Sharell enjoys reading, singing, and spending time with her family.
