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It was just a few years back, around the same time as International Women's Day when a recruiter named JG came up with an idea to help bridge the gender pay gap. He noticed that many women were being paid less than their male counterparts for the same position. And so, he started off with a simple Google form that was linked to a sheet. The idea was that females could openly put in the salary they were on and other females had access to this information.
The response was overwhelming. Women from different industries and positions contributed to the sheet, and the data was readily available for anyone to access. The idea was simple, but it was effective in raising awareness about the gender pay gap. The Google form was shared on social media, and it was picked up by different news outlets. It got the attention of HR departments and businesses who were interested in addressing the gender pay gap in their companies.
Roll on 2 years later, and that idea blossomed into what is now techsalaries.com.au. It's a platform for candidates, clients, and HR to search for salaries and download salary guides in real-time. The data is contributed in real-time by Latitude IT, Hyre, and Puretech. The anonymous data feeds into techsalaries via the ATS system from the recruitment companies. This way, everyone can do their bit in helping to bridge the gender pay gap one salary at a time.
The platform is not just limited to women but is available for everyone. It's a useful tool for job seekers who want to know what they're worth in the job market. It's also helpful for HR departments in setting up salaries that are fair and equitable. The platform is updated regularly, and the data is always up-to-date, so users can be assured that they're getting accurate information.
JG’s idea has come a long way, but he never imagined that it would grow into something so significant. He's proud of what he has accomplished and is grateful for the support he has received from the community. Bridging the gender pay gap is not an easy task, but with platforms like techsalaries.com.au, we can all do our part in making a difference.
You can visit techsalaries.com.au to search for salaries and download salary guides in real-time.