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Close the Gap works in Scotland on women’s participation in the labour market.
We work with policymakers, employers and employees to influence and enable action to address the causes of women’s inequality at work.
Latest publications
Response to the Covid-19 Recovery Committee Inquiry into the impact of the pandemic on the Scottish labour marketAn Unequal Burden - How Covid-19 has affected women’s employment, financial security and unpaid work.Close the Gap supplementary evidence for the Economy and Fair Work Committee on the Scottish Government's Retail StrategyClose the Gap briefing for the Social Justice and Social Security Committee - Low-income and debt@closethepaygap
@SWBG Thank you for sharing @SWBG! 3 days ago in reply to SWBG- We just published a new #blog where we explain why we need a gendered approach to labour market policymaking and what actions need to be taken to tackle the rising trend of economic inactivity among women.
Follow the link to read now👀
➡️bit.ly/3d8A7xP
#CovidRecovery
3 days ago 
The SWC are having a hybrid conference in Glasgow to discuss what impacts brexit has had on women across Scotland & if this has had an impact on the current cost of living crisis.
Virtual Registration - bit.ly/3eozkJf
In Person Registration - bit.ly/3BfopdJ 
5 days ago by SWCwomen- Last week we took part in a very inspiring #workshop delivered by @tlccoachinguk which explored the benefits of #coaching for the engagement & empowerment of stakeholders.
We feel that the skills gained during the session will help us better support the employers we work with.
6 days ago
