The Work Wire
CEOs Makes 272x More than Workers... Is That Fair?
Johnny Taylor Jr., President and CEO of SHRM, joins Bob Goodwin, President of Career Club, to discuss the controversial topic of executive compensation. They dive into the details behind recent reports that CEO pay is now 272 times the average worker. Johnny provides important context around how CEO compensation is structured and reported. While acknowledging the need for living wages for all employees, Johnny also argues that CEO pay should be evaluated in the broader context of comparable industries and the value these leaders provide to their companies. An insightful debate on the complex issues surrounding this emotional issue.
Johnny Taylor Jr., President and CEO of SHRM, joins Bob Goodwin, President of Career Club, to discuss the controversial topic of executive compensation. They dive into the details behind recent reports that CEO pay is now 272 times the average worker. Johnny provides important context around how CEO compensation is structured and reported. While acknowledging the need for living wages for all employees, Johnny also argues that CEO pay should be evaluated in the broader context of comparable industries and the value these leaders provide to their companies. An insightful debate on the complex issues surrounding this emotional issue.