Gender equality still demands our attention Down Under
The release of the gender pay gap data confirmed (and perhaps challenged) what many in Australia’s business landscape believed about equal pay. With this in mind, Yvonne Kelly, CEO of Glow Up Careers, has shared some solutions that Australian employers can use to achieve gender equality sooner rather than later.
As International Women’s Day approaches, the release of the very first Workplace Gender Equality Agency’s (WGEA) report on gender pay gaps underscores an unsettling reality: gender equality remains a distant goal in Australia’s professional landscape.
Despite legislative mandates requiring employers with 100 or more employees to annually disclose data, the stark figures paint a picture that demands urgent action.
Why are we still talking about gender equality in Australia?
Consider this: a staggering 50% of employers reveal gender pay gaps exceeding 9.1%, with the construction sector bearing the highest median gap at 31.8%. Shockingly, some industries exhibit gaps of over 40%!
So, reordering the job description and removing all banter (not just bullying) will help offset the challenges of career choice in the construction industry. Helpful advice from this self promotion article, thanks.