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If you are living in the Austin, TX, area, how much do you need to make to pay for basic necessities? According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditure Survey for 2022, the total across all households is $65,576 per year. This is 10% lower than the national average. But if you look deeper, then you might find some conflicting information. “The Lone Star State is attractive to many retirees due to its low cost of living, tax-friendly policies, and range of outdoor activities.” (Austin-American Statesman) Austin ranked 24 out of 100 top US cities for retirees, yet the average age is 34.2 years old. (Austin Demographic Data Hub) Wanna know more? Read this blog post and access the full report at the free Pay Equity Collective on my website. #payequity #costofliving #austintx #paytransparency

Join my allyship learning series where we’ll explore: - The real meaning of allyship - The importance of cultural humility - Effective ally practices for everyday life Learn how you can foster an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and respected. Take a step in the right direction today and join us for this series of impactful modules. Get started with Allyship learning here: https://lnkd.in/ey8CU893 #Allyship #HR #SallyLoftis

Calling all nonprofit funders! I'm hosting a webinar just for you 🎉 Join me on Thursday, October 17, at 1:00pm ET/10:00am PT for a safe space to learn about pay equity and hear about specific solutions for nonprofits that funders can support. This is a paid event. For $25, you will receive a copy of my book - The Pay Equity Guide for Nonprofit Organizations - and attendance at this event. See you there! #payequity #nonprofits #grantee #talentinvestment #foundations

Today, we honor the memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and salute the heroes who rose in the face of adversity that day. May those affected by that day find solace in our nation’s resilience and unity during those trying times. #911 #NeverForget #LoftisPartners

Employee handbooks are both a necessity and a nightmare (at times). You need one, and updating it can be difficult. In this month's newsletter, I outline how you can make this process more efficient 😎 and fun 😯 with positive outcomes for employees.

Check out episode #260, Approaching Prospective Event Sponsors + Eliminating Pay Inequities on the Nonprofit Jenni Show. Together, Jenni and Sally discuss how you can eliminate pay inequities and offer practical tips for nonprofits to align their practices with their values, both in terms of sponsorship and pay equity. This episode also offers strategies for nonprofits to implement pay transparency and discuss structured pay scales. Listen to the episode now, wherever you get your podcasts! #NonprofitJenni #SallyLoftis #PayEquity

Labor Day celebrates the rights of workers. Ironically, people still work on Labor Day. Sometimes that work isn't happening at the workplace. Millions of working Americans are also caregivers. Caregiving stretches across the age spectrum from babies to older adults. And caregivers have less resources now to help with care. On this Labor Day, I also want to recognize the workers who may have the day off from work (or not) and still work hard at home as caregivers. Thank you to CBS Mornings and Lisa Ling for increasing awareness about this important topic. #laborday #caregivers #sandwichgeneration #caringacrossgenerations

Did you know that in 2021, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women working full-time, year-round, earned only 65 cents for every dollar earned by white, non-Hispanic men? This significant pay gap impacts Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. Here’s how you can help raise awareness and support our NHPI communities: - Raise Awareness: Educate others about the pay disparities faced by NHPI individuals. Share information through social media and community discussions. - Advocate for Policy Change: Promote change by supporting legislation that aims to close pay gaps. - Support NHPI-Owned Businesses: Spend money or time at businesses owned by NHPI individuals to help strengthen their economic position (and encourage friends to join too). #payequity #paygap #NHPIequalpayday #NHPI #equalpay #diversity #inclus

A few years ago, I decided to leave a role I loved after building an HR department from scratch. It was a dream come true, but career growth required a change. Leaving well involves: 1. Admitting Reality: Accepting when it is time to move on. 2. Interior Work: Connecting heart and mind through journaling and self-reflection. 3. Reflection Time: Take the time to think about the situation and visualize your ideal future. 4. Celebration and Dreaming: Embracing compliments and visualizing future possibilities. Embrace change with confidence and positivity. You’ve got this. https://lnkd.in/ga-DzjuH #dreambig #learnandgrow #staycurious #hr

So grateful to have another conversation with my former boss, Dr. Patton McDowell, MBA, CFRE, about nonprofit pay. We discuss the barriers to starting the work and the ways you can build community in the Pay Equity Collective. Patton and his team at PMA Nonprofit Leadership do incredible work. Thank you for the opportunity to bring this important topic forward again! #payequity #paytransparency #equalpay #nonprofithr #nonprofitleadership