Most People Underestimate the Scale of the UK’s Gender pay gap
Just 8% of employees think their job has a gender pay gap in favour of men, but 76% of all UK occupations do Research by…
Gender pay gap
Despite the Equal Pay Act’s enactment five decades ago, the gender pay gap persists in Britain. Women still earn 15% less than men, highlighting enduring challenges. Our coverage explores systemic issues, societal factors, and ongoing efforts to bridge the divide.
At FE News, we offer analyses, firsthand accounts, and expert opinions on gender-based wage disparities. Uncover historical context, milestones, and persistent barriers while staying informed about initiatives driving change.
Reflecting on the journey since the Equal Pay Act, our coverage aims to spark conversations, inspire advocacy, and propel actions for a more equitable future. Join us in championing equal pay, striving for a society where everyone receives fair compensation, regardless of gender.
International Women’s Day: 25 Years of Industry Transformation & Professional Development
Sophie Lutman, Executive Creative Director at Siegel+Gale, explores 25 years of industry evolution through the lens of her own personal career growth, and shares her…
IWD 2024: Equal Pay Experts Shares Her Insights on Gender Pay Gap
A new survey of 2,000 UK employees by Glassdoor has found that women are being unfairly disadvantaged by a lack of salary transparency which in…
Gender pay gap for secondary heads widest for a decade, warn education organisations, on Equal Pay Day
Today (Weds 22 Nov), education organisations NAHT, ASCL, NGA and WomenEd release their annual analysis of the gender pay gap in education. This comes as…
TUC: Women 7 times more likely than men to be out of work due to caring commitments
Women are around seven times more likely than men to be out of the labour market due to caring commitments, according to a new analysis…
Gender pay gap means women work for free for two months of the year
The average woman in paid employment effectively works for free for nearly two months of the year compared to the average man in paid employment,…
Shaping the Future of Equitable Learning for Women’s Growth, Prosperity and Equality
In this article, Betty Vandenbosch discusses the importance of online learning for achieving women’s growth, prosperity and equality. Highlighting the barriers women face in traditional…
Two-thirds of female-dominated occupations have a gender pay gap
Most popular occupations in the UK – including those with a high proportion of women in the workforce – have a pay gap that favours…
8 in 10 occupations have a gender pay gap
New analysis of the Office for National Statistics’ 2022 gender pay gap figures, by HR systems provider Ciphr, reveals that the majority of UK occupations still…
Over three quarters of companies have a pay gap that favours men
Yesterday (4 April 2022) was the gender pay gap reporting deadline – the date in which all organisations with more than 250 employees must disclose…