Close the Gap newsround (29)

This edition for July captures articles related to the gender pay gap and its causes, including pay discrimination and occupational segregation.

NEWS - UK

Reports on the equal pay case ruling North and Others vs Dumfries and Galloway

Herald Scotland

School staff win equal pay case

UNISON Scotland

UNISON wins historic equal pay case worth millions of pounds for members

Nursery World

Equal pay victory for nursery workers

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Evening Times

Women in Scotland losing out in battle for equal pay (Close the Gap)

The Scotsman

Denmark shows Scots importance of childcare

Juliet Dunlop: Gender respect needed more than ever

The Guardian

Is the gender magnet pulling you backwards?

Women make up only 20% of solo radio broadcasters, research reveals

Architecture: Stirling prize 2013 shortlist includes five new practices, with half  of them headed by women.

BBC News

Maternity leave: How common is Yvette Cooper's experience?

The Independent

Baroness Hale of Richmond becomes first female Deputy President of the Supreme Court

HR Director (online)

We all mind the gap

The Telegraph

Most part-time workers feel 'trapped' in roles

BIS select committee: Make equal pay audits mandatory for private sector employers

Engender

CEDAW review 2013: Engender's oral statement

NEWS - Europe and International

Human rights Inquiry into pregnant women at work (Australia)

Colleges Work to Retain Women in STEM Majors (USA)

New body to address pay gap (Australia)

Local efforts seek to boost women in computer, IT fields (USA)

Saudi Arabia allows women to work as waitresses (Business Standard India)

 'Lots of work to do' to increase women in the ranks, police say  (Canada)

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Close the Gap newsround (28)

Catch up on gender pay gap news that you might have missed during June.

NEWS - UK

BBC News Scotland
Rise in working women could boost UK growth

Scottish women urged to enter IT industry

The Guardian

Boots removes gender signs for toys

Government cuts threaten gender equality gains, warns report

The Independent

Pay divide puts women 20% adrift

CIPD

Part-time workers feel trapped and miss out on promotions

The Courier UK

Scottish Women in Games ready to shoot down stereotypes

Police Oracle

Feature: Women And Senior Leadership Questions [this requires registering (free) to read]

Unison

Equal pay case victory for female learning assistants at Dumfries and Galloway Council

Engender

International Women's Day Conference Report

NEWS - Europe and International

Journalism [online]

Open Gender Tracker analyses gender balance in the media

Science Nordic

Equal pay for women means less stress for men

GigaOM [online - USA]

Study: Perceived value of “hard” versus “soft” engineering might drive gender pay gap

CONSULTATION

UK Government [modern workplaces]

Equal pay audits: a further consultation [closes 18 July]

RECRUITING: Close the Gap

We are recruiting for THREE posts which are funded by Big Lottery Fund; 2 x Development Officers and 1 x Administrative Assistant. 

Close the Gap works with employers, economic development agencies and trade unions to develop and implement strategies to close the pay gap between women and men.

The posts and how to apply are detailed below.

1)    Close the Gap Project – Development Officer (WiRES) – 34 hours

Fixed Term to 31 March 2015 - £29754 pa

This post, which is funded by Big Lottery Fund, will be to develop the Women in Renewable Energy Scotland (WiRES) network.

The Development Officer will:

• Co-ordinate a mentoring programme for women working in the renewable energy sector.
• Develop and deliver a programme of networking events across Scotland.
• Develop and deliver a programme of events to increase women’s technical knowledge and skills, and soft skills.
• Co-ordinate development of the WiRES website, and write content for it.
• Develop and disseminate WiRES publications and promotional materials.
• Keep accurate and complete records of women’s participation in WiRES activity.
• Produce reports, and other updates on progress.

The post is fixed term until 31 March 2015.  Flexible working options are available in respect of this post. The STUC welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people and aims to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland.

A recruitment pack for the posts can be obtained by emailing info@stuc.org.uk   

Should you wish to discuss the posts prior to application, please contact Close the Gap Project Manager, Emma Ritch by Email: eritch@stuc.org.uk

Completed applications to mreid@stuc.org.uk no later than 12 noon Tuesday 16 July 2013

Interviews will take place week beginning 29 July at the STUC and it is hoped that the successful candidate may take up their appointment as soon as possible thereafter.

2)    Close the Gap Project – Development Officer (TBTE) – 34 hours

Fixed Term to 31 March 2015 - £29754 pa

This post, which is funded by Big Lottery Fund, will be to develop the Think Business, Think Equality toolkit.

The Development Officer will:

• Develop a self-assessment tool for private sector companies, so that they can identify areas of employment practice that are not delivering equality, and make effective changes to them.
• Pilot the self-assessment tool with private sector companies.
• Keep accurate and complete records of company participation in the pilot.
• Produce reports on the pilot that are appropriate to policymakers, stakeholders, and employers.
• Develop and deliver appropriate dissemination events, suitable for policymakers, stakeholders, and employers.
• Develop and dissemination of publications and promotional materials.
• Build relationships with business representative organisations.
• Contribute to the Close the Gap blog, and other relevant publications.

The post is fixed term until 31 March 2015.  Flexible working options are available in respect of this post. The STUC welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people and aims to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland.

A recruitment pack for the posts can be obtained by emailing info@stuc.org.uk   

Should you wish to discuss any of the post prior to application, please contact Close the Gap Project Manager, Emma Ritch by Email: eritch@stuc.org.uk

Completed applications to mreid@stuc.org.uk no later than 12 noon Tuesday 16 July 2013

Interviews will take place week beginning 29 July at the STUC and it is hoped that the successful candidate may take up their appointment as soon as possible thereafter.

3)    Close the Gap Project – P/Time Admin Assistant – 28 hrs

Fixed Term to 31 March 2015 - £25532 pa (pro rata)

This post, which is funded by Big Lottery Fund, will be to support the Close the Gap team.

The Admin Assistant will be able to demonstrate the following:

• An appropriate qualification or relevant experience in administration/secretarial function.
• Skilful minute taking, document and report preparation and dissemination.
• Excellent organisational skills and effective communication.
• Highly developed IT skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
• Event organisation.
• Ability to work on own initiative, requiring minimal supervision

The post is fixed term until 31 March 2015.  Flexible working options are available in respect of this post. The STUC welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people and aims to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland.

A recruitment pack for the posts can be obtained by emailing info@stuc.org.uk   

Should you wish to discuss the post prior to application, please contact Close the Gap Project Manager, Emma Ritch by Email: eritch@stuc.org.uk

Completed applications to mreid@stuc.org.uk no later than 12 noon Tuesday 16 July 2013

Interviews will take place week beginning 29 July at the STUC and it is hoped that the successful candidate may take up their appointment as soon as possible thereafter.