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Equal Pay Day 2026: The ‘Bonus Gap’ and More Wage Gap Contributors

Date Published
March 26, 2026
Section
In the Media
Areas of Expertise
Business & Society Inclusion & Belonging Labor Markets Macroeconomics
From:
CBS In the News

Columbia Business School’s Mabel Abraham spoke with Forbes about persistent barriers to closing the gender pay gap, highlighting how deeply ingrained beliefs about where women can succeed continue to shape career outcomes. Abraham’s research emphasizes that inequality is not limited to base salaries but also extends to discretionary compensation such as bonuses, where disparities often persist.  Her insights underscore how organizational norms, evaluation processes, and expectations about gender roles contribute to ongoing differences in pay and advancement.

Mentioned Faculty

Mabel Abraham

Mabel Abraham

Barbara and Meyer Feldberg Associate Professor of Business
Management Division
Mentioned On
Forbes
Mentioned Research
Gender Differences in Climbing up the Ladder: Why Experience Closes the Ambition Gender Gap
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