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SPHR · Question #74

The best action for HR to take when addressing disparities found in a pay equity audit is:

The correct answer is C. Take immediate steps to close gaps. Upon discovering pay disparities, SPHR-level best practice is not to wait, but to correct unjustifiable gaps immediately. Delay risks liability and undermines trust. According to SPHR Total Rewards guidance, equity audits must lead to corrective action -- "taking steps to…

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Question

The best action for HR to take when addressing disparities found in a pay equity audit is:

Options

  • APromote underrepresented employees
  • BEstablish compensation benchmarks
  • CTake immediate steps to close gaps
  • DIncrease the use of diverse hiring sources

How the community answered

(43 responses)
  • A
    14% (6)
  • B
    9% (4)
  • C
    74% (32)
  • D
    2% (1)

Explanation

Upon discovering pay disparities, SPHR-level best practice is not to wait, but to correct unjustifiable gaps immediately. Delay risks liability and undermines trust. According to SPHR Total Rewards guidance, equity audits must lead to corrective action -- "taking steps to remedy imbalances is critical to compliance and ethical compensation practices." Establishing benchmarks (B) is preventative, but (C) addresses existing risk.

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#pay equity#compensation audit#equal pay#closing pay gaps

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