For employers
Taking action to close the gender pay gap in your organisation could boost productivity and protect the business from costly tribunal claims.
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For policymakers
Ensuring that your policies, programmes and services consider the needs of women and men will advance gender equality.
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For union reps
As a workplace rep, you have an important role to play in promoting equality for women and men.
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For individuals
Equal pay makes a difference to working men and women. You can help to make your workplace fair and flexible.
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Latest publications
Response to the Scottish Government consultation on a Scottish National Investment Bank
Close the Gap's written response to the Scottish Government consultation on a Scottish National Investment Bank.
Women, work and poverty in Scotland: What you need to know
Submission to the Royal Society of Edinburgh Tapping All Our Talents Review 2018
Response to the Social Security Committee inquiry into social security and in-work poverty
From our blog
November monthly reading roundup This month has seen Women’s labour market equality in the spotlight; November 10th was the UK’s Equal Pay Day, highlighting the gender pay gap and marking the day that women effectively stop earning compared to their male counterparts. Women’s state pension age rose to match that of men, prompting concerns over the welfare of older women.The 16 days of activism against Gender Based Violence have begun; this year’s theme is Ending Gender-Based Violence in the World of Work which has built on the success of campaigns such as #MeToo in highlighting the scale of sexual harassment and assault at work. After such a busy month, you deserve a cup of tea while we catch you up on all things women and work.
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