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Should you cut high salaries to bridge the gender pay gap?

July 12, 2018

By Shane Schutte

To close its gender pay gap, the BBC has decreased the wages of some its highest earning employees. SME bosses need to err on the side of caution if they want to do the same.

Will resignation of BBC editor prompt other bosses to publish gender pay?

January 9, 2018

By Staff writer

The BBC’s China editor, Carrie Gracie, handed in her resignation, unhappy with the company’s divulged gender pay gap. Should this be a cause for concern amongst employers preparing to similarly publish such information?

BBC pay gap investigation could lead to multiple court cases

September 8, 2017

By Shane Schutte

After female staff urged the BBC to “rectify injustices,” the company announced a review into the extent of its pay gap. However, if in breach of the law, it could face multiple claims.

August 2017 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know

September 5, 2017

By Shane Schutte

The pay gap, be it for gender, ethnic minority or disability, has been of much debate following the BBC’s publication of highest earning broadcasters. Our August 2017 economic statistics unveils what bridging them could potentially mean for British business.

Pay gaps are characterised by ethnicity as well as gender

August 15, 2017

By Staff writer

When it comes to pay gaps, gender pay has filled the headlines over recent weeks, including the large discrepancies in pay seen at organisations such as the BBC.

New White House communications director compares US to ?disruptive startup?

July 27, 2017

By Hunter Ruthven

Anthony Scaramucci has used an interview with the BBC to draw comparisons between state and business, with the White House communications director praising the president’s approach.

BBC debacle shows wage transparency agenda must be pushed

July 24, 2017

By Charlie Mullins

As a CEO who very publicly shed light on salaries at his own company, Charlie Mullins believes wage transparency is a must for any British business.

Football boss Steve Parish joins investors on Dragons” Den

April 19, 2017

By Hunter Ruthven

After Sarah Willingham and Nick Jenkins announced they were leaving Dragons” Den in January, the BBC has unveiled Steve Parish and Jenny Campbell as the 16th and 17th investors to appear on the show.

Want the key to storytelling success” Learn from these four brands

October 4, 2016

By Shane Schutte

We have an insatiable curiosity for ?what happens next?, be it in the real world or the boundless fictional realm and it’s one of the key reasons why brands should be looking to hook us with stories.

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