That doesn't need to matter, however, just establishing who gets more tips is a finding on its own.I suppose the frequency and amount of tips earned could be affected by bias...
https://politicritic.com/2018/02/07...an-men-despite-no-evidence-of-discrimination/
Basically, they earn less because of their choices, not because of a gender bias or discrimination. Falls in line with the pay gap controversy in general.
News of Uber’s new equitable pay scheme was first reported on Wednesday in the Information, which notes that all Uber employees are getting a generous pay increase on top of the company closing its wage gaps, likely in an effort to boost employee morale following a serious allegations about the treatment of female employees at the company, which ultimately culminated in Travis Kalanick stepping down as CEO. That came on top of reports that leadership attempted to discredit a woman who was raped in an Uber ride in India and lewd comments Kalanick himself made about having sex with fellow employees in a staffwide email.
Female engineers across Silicon Valley have said that they’d rather not work for Uber, citing what appears to be a toxic work environment that prioritizes the interests of men in leadership over the well-being of women and other under-represented groups at the company.
Uber released a diversity report in March, which illustrated a company dominated by white men. Women only accounted for 15 percent of its tech employees. Black tech employees only make up 1 percent of its employees in the U.S.; only 2 percent of Uber’s U.S. employees who work in technical positions are Hispanic.
How would that affect/address driver pay (I was told correct word is "earning") gap?No. They'd need to do a study on Ubers corporate gender pay gap.
why do you think that this would be different? Big companies like Uber are bound by restrictions. There is no way they pay women less for the same work. The only thing that could influence the wage are negotiations.They'd need to do a study on Ubers corporate gender pay gap, you know, the salary data. I don't think anyone doubted that the rideshare stuff is paid equally.
why do you think that this would be different? Big companies like Uber are bound by restrictions. There is no way they pay women less for the same work. The only thing that could influence the wage are negotiations.
why do you think that this would be different? Big companies like Uber are bound by restrictions. There is no way they pay women less for the same work. The only thing that could influence the wage are negotiations.
How would that affect/address driver pay (I was told correct word is "earning") gap?
because they are not cheaper. its bullshitWhy not hire all women if their cheaper and get paid less? Businesses are all about the bottom line.
Why not hire all women if their cheaper and get paid less? Businesses are all about the bottom line.
From the blog:
"Understanding the causes of the gender earnings gap is only a first, albeit important, step. It is a complex issue with no quick fixes. In the immediate term, one area for further exploration — in the context of ridesharing — may include product improvements that provide drivers with more contextual information to help them move up the learning curve more quickly, regardless of how much or how long they drive. Over the long term, additional research on the topic by academics in partnership with companies and industries can help advance the conversation in ways that bring us closer toward real and lasting solutions. Uber, for its part, hopes to contribute further to this important topic area through both a product design and research lens. We, as research collaborators, strongly encourage others to do the same."
So first they admit that experience, speed preferences, and the good sense to drive where the money is causes the gap. But instead of simply admitting that the people who are paid less need to step up their game, they propose that Uber spend money to invent software to teach people what they should be able to figure out on their own since they happen to drive a car around their local city for pay. I don't care how unpopular this sounds, but I am so sick of agenda based "studies." They are not looking to identify issues and find solutions in my opinion. Rather, they are looking for another witch to burn. And Uber's hopes to contribute further is nothing more than Uber trying to avoid being that witch.
Because at higher levels you negotiate about your wage way more.The gap widens as the income goes up. For example. All McDonalds cashier make the same amount. But do all superviors and store managers? Is there a pay gap?
That being said, there could still be issues of work/life balance. For instance if salaried, the more hours you can commit to the job, the more earnings you can potentially generate. This may be an advantage to men who may be able to commit more work hours while it not being direct discrimination against women.
care to link these?There's a lot of conflicting studies about negotiation rates. Also there is conflicting studies that when women do negotiate (even if they negotiate less overall) they are less likely to get them.
care to link these?
There’s more than one logical solution. A second is people need to get better at their jobs. A little self responsibility in planning your travel area would be sufficient to start.Scientific studies generally recommended possible solutions that lead to further studies. The only logical solution is improved software to better help Uber drivers be more efficient. Those improvements might help women more in general than men to close the gap.
This. But hey, no controversy if you use facts.https://politicritic.com/2018/02/07...an-men-despite-no-evidence-of-discrimination/
Basically, they earn less because of their choices, not because of a gender bias or discrimination. Falls in line with the pay gap controversy in general.
Because at higher levels you negotiate about your wage way more..
Most Companies in tech have troubles even finding women for these jobs so this would also explain why the hire all women argumentation does not work. It would be interesting to see a comparison between men and women regarding employment/unemployment rate. I would love to the differencesWell, if that explains it, what about "why not hire all women" argument then?
Why not prefer workers that do not ask for salary rise that often/aggressively?
Because assertiveness and ability to fight for better deal is likely important part of a lot of those higher up positions. So those women who won't ask for a raise likely wouldn't be good fit for the position anyway.Well, if that explains it, what about "why not hire all women" argument then?
Why not prefer workers that do not ask for salary rise that often/aggressively?
There’s more than one logical solution. A second is people need to get better at their jobs. A little self responsibility in planning your travel area would be sufficient to start.
There is multiple solutions but get better isn’t an actual solution.
Get better how? in what way?
how do you implement it?
Telling someone to just get better isn’t helping, specifying how is....Um, what?
Like you did right here.Get better at driving through traffic, better at keeping upto date with traffic congestion, better with avoid traffic altogether. There are many ways.
I’m not talking from an individual Uber driver perspective, I’m talking about it from a researchers perspective.Since when does anything need to be implemented? It's a personal choice. If you want more out of it, put more into it.
What are you even talking about?Try some self reflection before instantly jumping on the oppressive patriarchy boogeyman.
Because assertiveness and ability to fight for better deal is likely important part of a lot of those higher up positions. So those women who won't ask for a raise likely wouldn't be good fit for the position anyway.
Could you elaborate.Driving is pretty much a "man's job", so I'm not sure why it's surprising.
...but accepting that diversity is good, companies should be keen to ensure that woman are equally represented at all levels throughout their structure. (IMO)
Yeah as I said, I haven't come across anything like that in my 10+ years on GAF or any of my time so far at ResetERA, but as I also said, I'll keep an eye out for it. It certainly sounds off-putting. Maybe I just don't hang out in the types of topics where that generally happens (or bail quickly before it gets to that point)?
I've always found it fascinating that people's perceptions of big public spaces online (GAF, reddit, etc) can be so dramatically different based on the niches and areas they frequent. It's remarkable that the groups are large and diverse enough for that to even be possible.
In Germany I think it is 1.5 Years eachI don't know if you have children, or what country you live in, but up until recently in the UK men were only entitled to two weeks statutory paternity pay. Significantly less than statutory maternity pay. In that situation who's more likely to take time off (or quit) work to care for a family? And how is that really a choice?
Ok just looked it up. Its 12 month +2 month in which you do not get the full wage. But thsi is when both stay at home.1.5 years is great. In the UK it's 37 weeks paid (statutory, though some employers will compensate), with up to a year off including unpaid leave I believe.
Could you elaborate.