PPSNE Works to Ensure Pay Equity

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England provides high-quality health care, education, and advocacy to advance equity and protect the fundamental right to sexual health and reproductive freedom.

Challenge: Planned Parenthood of Southern New England desired a holistic view of compensation 

The organization approached Edgility to do a compensation study through a racial equity lens. It was critical to the organization that staff of color were hired and compensated equitably. 

When examining growth opportunities—and how staff is recognized in both monetary and non-monetary ways—Planned Parenthood of Southern New England also wanted an accurate pulse on its existing work environment and culture. This assessment included its health care centers and central office staff. The organization wanted to offer clear, transparent logic about salary and promotion.

“While Planned Parenthood of Southern New England (PPSNE) has worked to increase racial equity internally and externally, the racial reckoning of 2020 illuminated the need to ask ourselves what more we can do. During this reflection, we recognized the need to specifically look at pay equity, internally,” says Willa Marth, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer of Planned Parenthood Southern New England. “We wanted to do everything we could to better understand how to compensate and support employees through a racial equity lens.

Solution: Edgility demystifies compensation structure and develops clear career pathways

Edgility helped PPSNE define and implement a transparent compensation model and fair pay practices, as well as a compensation philosophy to inform salary decisions going forward.

Recognizing that individuals who are less likely to self-advocate and may face bias, are deserving of a fair chance at advancing their careers, Edgility worked closely with Planned Parenthood of Southern New England to formalize career pathways that enable interested staff with the steps necessary for internal promotion.

Results: Nearly half of staff receive compensation adjustments to advance equity

A five-month engagement with Edgility resulted in a new compensation structure—prompting Planned Parenthood of Southern New England to increase compensation for 49% of staff members. The organization also adopted a no-negotiation policy, backed by a transparent methodology for how salaries are determined. This methodology allows for an increasingly equitable and fair work environment for new and existing staff.  

Danielle Pointdujour

Human Resources Officer, Urgent Action Fund

Our work often requires rapid responses due to the nature of helping activists who are at risk. We’re grateful to Edgility for helping us slow down and take a step back to assess the health of our organization from a salary, equity, and performance perspective. It’s important that we reward our employees for their brave work. We look forward to continuing to partner with Edgility to develop and improve our internal systems.

Willa Marth

Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Planned Parenthood of Southern New England

While Planned Parenthood of Southern New England (PPSNE) has worked to increase racial equity internally and externally, the racial reckoning of 2020 illuminated the need to ask ourselves what more we can do.  With Edgility's methodology, we had clear data points and recommendations to create a plan internally to address any wage gaps and further our commitment to racial equity. 

Deena Mangrum

Director of Talent Strategy, Para Los Niños

Treating people equitably is core to who we are and why we exist. The tremendous insights we gained from our work with Edgility have strengthened our organization so we can continue to move the needle for even more marginalized children in the Los Angeles area.

J.J. Lewis

Superintendent & CEO, Compass Charter Schools

We’re so pleased with the work Edgility has done for Compass Charter Schools. It gave us a system and a roadmap that has brought incredible foundational value to our organization. We’ve dramatically reduced inefficiencies and can now confidently offer our teachers and staff equitable pay.