Gender isn’t the problem during salary negotiation, researchers say. Here’s what’s to blame

It’s a common misconception women aren’t as skilled as men when it comes to salary negotiation. A new study out of the University of Southern California offers more evidence it’s a myth.

As they explored barriers to equitable pay in STEM fields, researchers determined neither gender excels when negotiating compensation. If women appear worse in real-world scenarios, they said, it can be chalked up to recruiters’ implicit biases. READ MORE