We have written on the subject of the GPG a number of times over previous months. In March the Government published guidance for employers on the evidence based actions they can take to support women to progress, to help to close the gender pay gap and increase gender equality in the workplace. You can read this in full here.
The guidance states:
‘Improving, measuring and evaluating recruitment, promotion and talent management processes; supporting part-time workers; and creating an environment where women feel that they fit and belong, can enable women to progress.
By taking steps to support women to progress, employers can make the best use of their skills and experience, help to attract and retain talent, and improve productivity and performance.’
The guidance includes an infographic – setting out the evidence-based high level actions employers can take to support women to progress, to help to close the gender pay gap and increase gender equality in the workplace.
It also includes an action note providing more detail. Specifically, this guidance includes recommendations surrounding:
- supporting career development for all workers (including part-time)
- improving recruitment
- improving promotion procedures
- creating an inclusive culture
- measuring and evaluating policies to support this
