Pay Transparency in Action: Strategies for Building Trust and Retention

With increasing pay transparency laws and the growing demand for openness among employees, organizations face the dual challenge of ensuring compliance while maintaining trust and retention. This webinar delves into actionable strategies to effectively communicate pay structures, fostering an environment of fairness and clarity that aligns with organizational values. We will explore the critical link between pay transparency and employee morale, highlighting how equitable practices can enhance engagement and loyalty. Attendees will gain insights into addressing pay equity challenges and leveraging transparency as a tool to attract and retain top talent. Through real-world examples and proven methodologies, this session aims to equip leaders and HR professionals with the skills needed to navigate the complexities of transparency while strengthening workplace culture and confidence.

• Understand the legal and ethical implications of pay transparency and how to align with compliance requirements.
• Learn communication strategies for discussing pay structures with employees and leaders.
• Explore tools and frameworks to analyze and address pay equity gaps effectively.
• Discover how to build a culture of trust and openness by integrating pay transparency into organizational values and practices.
• Gain insights into the role of pay transparency in enhancing employee morale, retention, and engagement.
• Identify best practices for leveraging pay transparency as a competitive advantage in attracting and retaining top talent.

• The evolving landscape of pay transparency laws and compliance requirements.
• Ethical considerations and organizational benefits of pay transparency.
• Effective communication strategies for discussing pay structures with employees and leadership.
• Practical approaches to conducting pay equity analyses and closing gaps.
• Tools and resources for implementing transparency practices aligned with organizational goals.
• The impact of pay transparency on employee morale, trust, and retention.
• Strategies for integrating transparency into recruitment and performance management processes.
• Overcoming common challenges and resistance to transparency within organizations.
• Actionable steps to create a roadmap for pay transparency tailored to your organization’s needs.

• HR Managers
• Total Rewards Directors
• Compensation Analysts
• HR Business Partners
• Talent Acquisition Leaders
• Employee Relations Specialists

Sharell L. Thomas, MBA, SHRM-SCP

Sharell L. Thomas is a transformative Human Resources leader with over 20 years of experience crafting innovative Total Rewards strategies that drive employee engagement and organizational success. As the CEO of The Sharell Group and the Total Rewards Director for the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, Sharell has a proven track record of aligning compensation, benefits, and wellness initiatives with broader business goals. Her expertise spans compensation design, executive rewards, employee well-being, and strategic HR leadership, with a particular talent for helping organizations scale by creating cohesive, high-performance cultures.

Throughout her career, Sharell has implemented impactful HR programs that have reduced costs, improved employee retention, and fostered inclusive environments. Her work has contributed to a 30% reduction in benefit costs, a decrease in absenteeism through wellness initiatives, and the successful integration of teams following complex mergers and acquisitions. Sharell is passionate about elevating talent through leadership development, succession planning, and total rewards communication strategies that ensure employees feel valued and engaged.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Sharell is a proud native of Nassau, Bahamas. She is a devoted wife and bonus mom of four, and she enjoys balancing her personal life through her love of faith, family, friends, food, fitness, and fun. Sharell is actively involved in her community, serving on the boards of Friends of Refugees and the Atlanta Mission, where she continues to provide HR expertise and leadership.