35 - Getting Pay Right: Why Pay Equity is the Cornerstone of a Strong DEI Strategy with Salary.com's Lenna Turner

In this episode of the Inclusive Leader Spotlight, your host Juan Taveras sits down with Lenna Turner, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Senior Compensation Consultant at Salary.com. Lenna shares her unique perspective on the importance of pay equity as a cornerstone of any successful DEI strategy. With over a decade of experience in compensation, Lenna has been at the forefront of bridging the gap between equitable pay and inclusive workplace cultures.

Listeners will learn about Lenna’s work developing internal DEI programs at Salary.com, including employee engagement strategies, launching Employee Resource Groups, and embedding DEI into new hire onboarding. She also dives into the Plunkett Pay Equity Framework, offering a roadmap for organizations looking to create equitable pay structures.

Tune in for actionable insights on how to drive real change in your workplace and build a more inclusive and fair organization.

Key Takeaways:

• How to start the pay equity conversation with senior leadership
• The importance of listening to employees when developing DEI strategies
• How to build ongoing DEI training programs that engage the entire organization

To learn more about Lenna's work, click HERE.

To connect with Lenna on LinkedIn, click HERE.

Want to learn more about Juan’s work at DEI Pro Finder? Check out his website HERE.