Nurture Small Business

Fostering Pay Equity at Work

Denise Cagan Season 4 Episode 27

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Want to build a more equitable workplace? It starts with employee buy-in, and what better way to do that than through pay transparency? Lucky for you, today’s guest is passionate about equitable pay and is here to share alternative pathways for advancing your business and team. 

Sally Loftis, managing partner of Loftis Partners, shares the importance of disentangling performance management from compensation and how it influences employee retention and productivity. She highlights the significance of employee buy-in and communication when implementing changes related to pay. Her stance on addressing pay equity within an organization emphasizes the need for curiosity and collaboration, not blame and judgment. Get better equipped to lead your team with effective communication and foster a workplace built on trust.  


About Your Host

Denise Cagan has been working with small businesses for 25 years. She has served on the boards of professional organizations and nonprofits. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Quality Systems Management from James Madison University and is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program, which is a program for small businesses that links learning to action for growth-oriented entrepreneurs.

Recognized as a facilitator, problem solver, and builder, Denise enjoys working with small business owners who want to create a solid foundation. Her past experience includes 10 years in manufacturing with various awards plus inclusion into Marquis Who’s Who.

Denise is the CEO of 3 companies: DCA Virtual Business Support, DCA Association Management, and Denise Cagan Business Consulting. In her downtime, she enjoys spending time with her granddaughter, cooking, and cuddling with her dogs.

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