Human Resources

Illustration of a male employee at the top of a staircase while a female employee is at the bottom of a staircase with huge steps. Why does gender income inequality still exist in the U.S.?
Human Resources

Why Does Gender Income Inequality Still Exist in the U.S.?

March 4, 2025 • 5 min read
New research from Wharton’s Peter Cappelli finds that while women’s job responsibilities are now closer to men’s, the gender pay gap remains largely unchanged.

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