134. Five ways to be a financial ally at work

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Usually on this show we talk about the power of our wallets to build the world we want. This week, let’s talk about how we can extend our power just a little bit further, to our places of work.

There are lots of ways to serve as a financial ally to the planet and to our community. This week, we’ll talk about five ways that are probably easier than you might think.

1. Practice salary transparency.
2. Propose a socially responsible 401K option if your company doesn’t already have one.
3. Take advantage of your company’s matching donations.
4. Participate in paid volunteer days or suggest them if they're not already offered.
5. Finally, hire vendors with your mission and values in mind.

Links from today’s episode:

The Enduring Grip of the Gender Pay Gap | Pew Research

https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2023/03/01/the-enduring-grip-of-the-gender-pay-gap/

Gender pay gap in U.S. hasn’t changed much in two decades | Pew Research

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/03/01/gender-pay-gap-facts/

ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:

Episode#42 Pay Transparency for Allies (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show)

Episode #9 When your company doesn’t offer a socially responsible 401K (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show)

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