"It is evident that recognizing employees boosts their wellbeing in many facets of their lives, and corporations need to make it a priority," says Ellyn Maese, a Gallup Senior Researcher

Financial stress worsened for women during the pandemic, but rebounded relatively quickly as the labor market recovered, however, it's been driven further down with high inflation and limited abortion access.

Across the country, multiple states and cities have passed or are currently considering legislation which would require employers to offer prospective workers more information about their compensation.

"No matter how fulfilling a job is, salary is significant," says BambooHR head of HR Anita Grantham.

"Although profit pools are at risk, health care leaders who adjust their business models accordingly can expect bright prospects for their organizations in the years ahead."

The DOL has removed or updated multiple existing provisions related to the audits.

Annual pay rose by 7.6% in the period leading up to August 2022, compared to an average increase of 2% in early 2021.

While divorced, widowed women are more likely to retire earlier than expected, never-married women don't know where to turn for financial advice.