Google Finds Its Own Wage Gap

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The New York Times Google Finds It's Underpaying Many Men as It Addresses Wage Equity Hey Google What's the latest news? A survey of employee salaries at Google reached a surprising conclusion: More men than women were being underpaid. The company acknowledged that the analysis did not address broader issues of gender inequity.

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A satirical New York Times-style meme shows Google employees and a Google display reading “Hey Google” above a news prompt. The headline claims Google is underpaying men while addressing wage equity, humorously reversing the usual discussion of women’s pay inequality. It is used as a reaction to ironic corporate statements about diversity and workplace fairness. EN: A satirical New York Times-style meme shows Google employees and a Google display reading “Hey Google” above a news prompt. The headline claims Google is underpaying men while addressing wage equity, humorously reversing the usual discussion of women’s pay inequality. It is used as a reaction to ironic corporate statements about diversity and workplace fairness.

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