Gender Pay Gap Grows in 2026, Report Finds
According to Payscale’s March 24 report, the uncontrolled gender pay gap widened in 2026, with women earning $0.82 for every dollar earned by men, down from $0.83 in 2025. Over a 40‑year career, this translates to roughly $1 million in lost earnings for women, or $14,300 less per year in median pay. The gap widens sharply with age, falling to $0.71 for women 45 and older and $0.69 for women executives. While pay‑transparency laws helped close the controlled gap in nine states, six states with similar laws saw no improvement, highlighting uneven effectiveness.
Trump’s 2027 Budget Again Aims to Halve EPA Spending
President Trump released his FY 2027 budget proposal, featuring a $1.5 trillion defense allocation—a 44% jump from the prior year—and a 10% cut to non‑defense spending, saving roughly $73 billion. The plan slashes the EPA’s discretionary authority by 52% to $4.2 billion while preserving...
Succession Creates Vulnerability, Opportunity for C-Suites, Boards: The Conference Board
The Conference Board reports that CEO ages are climbing, with over 11% of S&P 500 CEOs now 65‑69, while board turnover has slowed to 8.6% new directors in 2025. Succession planning has risen to a top governance priority, as 61% of...