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Luxottica Eye Care Sponsors Gender Wage Gap Webinar for Student Audience
Luxottica Eye Care hosted an eyeFWD webinar for students to learn more about the gender wage gap and how best to negotiate their first job. eyeFWD is Luxottica Eye Care’s business building program designed to enhance a student’s business acumen to become successful practice owners after graduation. Lessons are doctor-led and based on real-world experiences.
Dr. Kate Hamm, Senior Manager of OD Engagement at Luxottica Eye Care, explained how addressing the gender wage gap in optometry is the first step in closing it. She shared results of an industry salary survey she conducted and ideas for change.
Dr. Michael Hosford, Senior Optometric Recruiter at Luxottica Eye Care, brought his experience as a recruiter for the past 20+ years to the discussion and shared best practices on how to negotiate one’s first job and tips to ask for what one wants.