Racial and Gender Wealth Gaps Are Not a Partisan Issue

Last week I had the privilege of speaking to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors on the topic of gender equity. I joined some very impressive women leading important organizations doing terrific work: Kate Bahn, Director of Labor Market Policy and Interim Chief Economist for the Washington Center for Equitable Growth; Anne Price, President of the Insight Center for Community Economic Development; and Virginia W. Harris, President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.

As the representative of for-profit organizations — specifically the financial services industry — I was there to discuss how for-profit companies are (and aren’t) driving greater financial inclusion for women. While the industry has improved its diversity programs, a number of firms continue to fight gender discrimination suits. Also? Their “women’s initiatives” tend to be more about performative marketing and much lighter on the actual “building offerings for women” part. (Except for … *cough cough* … Ellevest.)

So why is this a topic of interest to the Federal Reserve? And why does it matter?

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Work. At the moment, it’s an emotionally charged topic. The Great Resignation is underway, with 7.5 million employees having called it quits in April and May. On Instagram, we asked, are you considering a change? Here’s what you said:

READY TO WALK

52%


STAYING PUT		48%

“I don’t plan on ever going back [to the office]! I was able to move out of state while keeping my job — it was great for my wife, who is a nurse, because she had the freedom to apply to hospitals all over the country without worrying about my work wherever we ended up. I’m so grateful for WFH!”

– Elle Raiser @where_youre_planted on how they feel about going back to the office vs staying remote. 💻

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•	Proof mid-career professionals who’ve taken a break are really really valuable employees.
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Racial and Gender Wealth Gaps Are Not a Partisan Issue

Are you considering leaving your current job?

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Picture this: you, investing in yourself, growing with the support of a coach (and up to 50% off all sessions).

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