1. Gender pay gap reporting: What poor statistics means for employers
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders
Release Date: 01/21/2024
23. How ESG S scores and pay gap data influence investor decisions
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders
Investors are now scrutinising ESG S scores more than ever — and gender pay gap data and actions are playing a central role in their decision-making. In this episode, we explore how ESG reporting, social metrics, and workforce equality initiatives are influencing investment decisions and what HR and corporate leaders need to know to stay ahead. We cover: How ESG S metrics, including pay gap reporting, affect investor confidence Why pay equity actions are becoming critical for ESG compliance Steps HR teams can take to improve ESG S scores through actionable initiatives How companies...
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22. What boards really want after pay gap reporting
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders
Today I explain why publishing a pay gap report is only the beginning — not the end — of the work. I talk you through exactly what your board will want to see next: a clear narrative, a focused and costed action plan and visible leadership accountability. Tune in to discover practical ways to present your data in a way that drives real change. In this episode, I discuss: Why pay gap reporting is just the starting point, and what boards really want to know. How to move beyond the data with a focused and costed action plan that addresses root causes. The importance...
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21. How national gas increased female leadership by 7% — and what’s next (Special Guest Sarah Stanton)
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders
In this insightful episode, I spoke with Sarah Stanton, Chief People Officer at National Gas, to explore their journey in addressing gender and ethnicity pay gaps. Sarah shares practical strategies, challenges, and successes in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within a traditionally male-dominated industry. From recruitment tactics to retention programs, this conversation uncovers the realities of driving systemic change in the workplace. Best Quotes On Recruitment: "Women tend to think, ‘If I don’t meet 90% of the criteria, I shouldn’t apply.’ We honed...
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20. Gender pay gap reduction case study: 14.9% improvement in three years
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders
In this case study episode, I shares how one of my clients successfully reduced their pay gap by 14.9% in three years. ------------------------------------ Quote Highlight: "Real change happens when policies align with the company’s values, and actions back them up." ---------------------------------------- Need 1:1 support? Sign up to get weekly pay gap updates:
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19. What employers get wrong about pay gap success
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders
Today we are focusing on what employers get wrong about true success when it comes to closing the pay gap. Success is not just about meeting legal requirements for reporting pay gaps, or even closing your pay gap. Success should be about making positive impact, creating sustainable actions and having relevant to you success measures. If your pay gap success is not measured by these things, then this podcast episode is for you. --------------------- Quote Highlight "Success in pay gap reduction isn’t just about the numbers; it's about the retention and satisfaction of diverse talent."...
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18. Common pay gap mistakes: using metrics that don’t close the gap
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders
Today we're discussing the biggest mistake I see organisations make in their pay gap action plans. It's focusing on the metric of lowering your pay gap figure. It is one of the biggest misconceptions that feed into so many pay gap myths. Tune it to find out why this is a mistake and what to do instead. ---------------- Need 1:1 support? Sign up to get weekly pay gap updates:
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17. Why menopause plans will soon be mandatory in gender pay gap reports
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders
In this episode, our guest is Susan Grayson, an expert in creating inclusive workplaces, especially for women experiencing menopause. Together we discuss: The challenges women face in the workplace due to menopause and how this impacts the gender pay gap How menopause is often overlooked as a factor affecting women’s career progression. How organisations can addres these issues through supportive policies to retain talented women. Quote Highlight: "Employers need to understand that creating an inclusive environment goes beyond policy – it’s about understanding and support."...
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16. Equal pay certification explained: Interview with Equal Salary Foundation
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders
In this episode, we are pleased to have Aurélien Joly, the Communication Manager for the Equal Salary Foundation. Aurélien discusses the foundation’s work in certifying companies for equal pay. Together we discuss:The audit process and must meet specific criteria to achieve certification The positive impact certified companies often see after certiciation The strategic importance of equal pay certification for organisational resilience, talent retention, and legal preparedness, particularly in light of evolving European regulations. Quote Highlight: ...
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15. Cadent Gas: An inclusive approach to closing the pay gap
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders
Today Michelle Gyimah is interviewing Sharna Matson Knight from Cadent Gas Limited. Sharna shares her experiences and insights as the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Manager, discussing Cadent's gender pay gap, the initiatives they have implemented, and the journey towards creating an inclusive workplace. In this episode we discuss: How Cadent Gas gender pay gap has fluctuated due to organisational changes The importance of transparency and providing a narrative to drive change How employee communities and networks play a significant role in driving change and offering...
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14. Gender diversity challenges and solutions in the energy industry
Pay Gap Strategies for HR Leaders
Today, host Michelle Gyimah interviews Sarah Clark, the Decarbonisation Delivery Manager for Europe, Middle East & Africa and co-chair of the AXIS Network, a gender equity group supporting the energy transition in the UK. Throughout her career, Sarah has held a variety of process engineering and project management positions in the UK and Poland, which includes design, offshore and site-based roles, as well as corporate consulting positions within O&G and military sectors. Sarah is passionate about the promotion of women in business and women in engineering and volunteers her time...
info_outlineThis week we're talking about how employers should respond to poor gender pay gap statistics, This is of particular importance if you are worried about reputational damage and boycotts. We'll also cover how you should communicate your pay gap results to your employees so that they understand them and believe that your action plans are credible.
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Best podcast quote
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“You can't stop being cancelled. What you can do is prepare your internal and external comms to handle any criticism that may come your way due to your figures. But you can only do that if you prepare.”
Other episodes with Michelle Gyimah you’ll enjoy:
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Addressing the gender pay gap, what can leaders do today? - Still Loading podcast, episode 21
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How employers can proactively address the gender pay gap - The Employment law and HR podcast, episode 219
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How to Become a Competent DEI Practitioner: Michelle Gyimah - Confessions of a DEO pro - episode 92
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