Sexism in the City: an inquiry into barriers faced by women in finance
Read our response to the Treasury Select Committee’s inquiry on sexism in the financial services industry
Read our response to the Treasury Select Committee’s inquiry on sexism in the financial services industry
The UK’s Treasury Select Committee has launched an inquiry to examine the progress made in removing gender pay gaps and supporting gender equality in financial services workplaces. The inquiry explores the responsibility that Government, firms, and regulators should have in combating sexual harassment and misogyny. The CIPD’s response includes recommendations for employers and Government to help improve gender equality, drawing on data from our Inclusion at Work Survey 2022.
“To really support gender equality at work, organisations need to lead from the top. To help employers make meaningful change, there must be practical guidance on how to use data to improve gender equality in access to work and progression.”
The CIPD’s recommendations to employers include:
The CIPD’s recommendations to government include:
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