New research by CMI and XpertHR which details the rates at which male and female salaries are increasing, shows that UK businesses are still nearly a century away from paying men and women equally. With the average UK salary for a male manager currently standing at £10,546 more than that of a female manager, women face a 98 year wait before their take-home pay is equal to that of their male colleagues.
Over 40 years after legislation was passed to tackle gender inequality in the workplace, women are still being openly discriminated against – paid less for doing the same jobs as men – for no other reason than their gender.
Gender inequality doesn’t have to be a fact of working life. Competitive businesses need diverse workforces. We want to help employers to support their female staff better by implementing best-practice in terms of diversity policies. We want to empower women everywhere to feel confident about aiming for the top and help them to be ready to challenge inequality should they experience it.
Whether you are an employer looking to provide equal opportunities or a female middle manager who wants to negotiate a pay rise, we have the resources to help. Take some time to explore our Ambitious Women toolkit and find out what you can do next.
3 top tips on getting ahead as a female manager
- Negotiate the best deal when you are offered a new role
- Don't be afraid to ask for a pay-rise but approach the situation with as many facts as you can find
- Be pro-active in establishing a diversity management programme at your workplace
The Ambitious Women's Toolkit
Click here to find out more about how CMI can help you in your career.
