The Cost of Exclusion: How Poorly Designed Benefits Widen Pay Gaps and Hurt Morale

Employee benefits are often seen as a key tool for attracting and retaining top talent, building morale, and enhancing workplace satisfaction. But when benefits are poorly designed, they can unintentionally widen pay gaps and negatively impact employee morale in significant ways. For organizations, particularly those striving toward diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), overlooking these issues…