Private sector organisations are reluctant to formally audit equal pay, according to our latest research relating to equal pay among 103 private sector employers (subscription required). But, of those that have done so, two in three found that men were being paid more than women for equal work of equal value within their organisation.
However, our research offers evidence that even when aware of pay inequalities, some employers do little - and in some cases nothing - to redress the balance.
Two in three respondents feel that equal pay audits should not be mandatory for private sector employers, even though equal pay is a legal right.
However, our research offers evidence that even when aware of pay inequalities, some employers do little - and in some cases nothing - to redress the balance.
Two in three respondents feel that equal pay audits should not be mandatory for private sector employers, even though equal pay is a legal right.
Of those that have made some effort on the equal pay front, the majority have done so on an informal basis.
The research indicates that employers recognise there are issues relating to equal pay within their organisation. While just 5% of all respondents agree with the statement: "There is a significant gender pay gap in my organisation", a further 29% are unable to disagree with the statement - suggesting employers have concerns about the equality of pay within their organisation.
Latest figures show a significant gender pay gap of 12.6%. Our research would indicate that parity is a long way off.
The research indicates that employers recognise there are issues relating to equal pay within their organisation. While just 5% of all respondents agree with the statement: "There is a significant gender pay gap in my organisation", a further 29% are unable to disagree with the statement - suggesting employers have concerns about the equality of pay within their organisation.
Latest figures show a significant gender pay gap of 12.6%. Our research would indicate that parity is a long way off.
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