White Britons are no longer the best paid employees in the UK
The results of the latest ethnicity pay gap report have just been revealed. They show that education and age are firmer indicators of pay privilege over ethnicity.
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BBC pay gap investigation could lead to multiple court cases
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
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 transparency great, but politicians shouldn’t curtail executive salaries
While recent scrutiny of the salaries being earned by business leaders is important to monitor the pay gap, it should be left to shareholders and board members to determine whether the bosses at big companies are paid appropriate sums.
Women are closing the education gap with men, but it still doesn’t bring equal pay
While the education gap between men and women may be narrowing, a global study highlighted that these advances are failing to bring equal access to quality jobs and government representation.
Three ways the UK could tackle the gender pay gap
Positive strides have been taken to increase the level of female representation on UK boards through Lord Davies’ government-backed annual review into gender equality in the boardroom. But while the prospect of more women on British boards championing the equal pay cause is a brilliant development, every organisation has the potential to change the status quo.
A joined-up approach to the gender pay and opportunity gap is absolutely key
Laura Gardiner, senior research and policy analyst at the Resolution Foundation, argues that in isolation, neither government policy nor employer leadership is enough to close the gender pay and opportunity gap.
Is the gender pay gap down to discrepancies in bonuses
According to new research from Emolument, men’s bonuses are much higher than women’s.
First Women Summit: What the next UK government should do to help support women
The evidence is clear: equality for women means progress for all. However, the UK is still lagging behind. There have been numerous discussions about the potential for men to help achieve gender equality, but a First Women Summit debate asked what policies the next UK government should be prioritising in order to support women in business.
What Jennifer Lawrence, Amy Adams and Charlize Theron have in common: The gender pay gap
According to the World Economic Forum, not one country has closed the income gap between men and women. And no woman, no matter how rich, has been excluded from this fact. Arguably, it’s rare to have clear evidence that the pay gap exists, but the recent Sony hacks reveal just how big the gender bias is.