Exploring Pay Equity: More Insights from Dr. Brian Marentette - Testing Testing 123 Podcast

In this episode of Testing, Testing 123, sponsored by TestGenius, hosts Jenny Arnez and Mike Callen are joined again by Dr. Brian Marentette from Berkshire Associates to delve into pay equity. The discussion covers the differences between software-driven and consultant-led pay equity analyses, potential pitfalls of each approach, and best practices for employers. The conversation also touches on job architecture, employee groupings, and legal considerations in pay equity. Brian provides valuable insights and practical advice on navigating the complexities of pay equity, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in fair compensation practices.

Resources Mentioned:

• Berkshire Associates: www.berkshireassociates.com
• Biddle Consulting Group: www.biddle.com
• Biddle Blog - Pay Equity Posts: www.biddle.com/blog/
• BCGi: www.bcginstitute.org
• TestGenius: www.TestGenius.com
• Dr. Brian Marentette's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brianmarentette
• SHRM: www.shrm.org
• World at Work: www.worldatwork.org
• US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: www.eeoc.gov

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:33 Diving into Pay Equity Analysis

00:54 Software vs. Consultant for Pay Equity

01:58 Challenges and Complexities in Pay Equity

06:43 Legal Considerations in Pay Equity

12:17 Best Practices for Pay Equity Analysis

19:16 Job Architecture and Grouping Employees

23:38 Resources and Final Thoughts