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