Achieving equality with respect to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, disability, and sexual orientation is crucial in both business and governmental spheres, as it enhances economic performance.
This book focuses specifically on gender equality in the workplace and at the governmental level.
It begins by examining the state of gender equality on an international scale and within the broader labor market.
Following this, the book presents an in-depth analysis of the English labor market, scrutinizing over 11,000 companies with more than 250 employees, collectively contributing to 47.5% of the English economy. The analysis is conducted across various geographical regions and industries, with a particular focus on the banking sector by selecting the most representative banks in the UK. Key parameters such as the gender pay gap and gender representation within corporate hierarchies are thoroughly examined.
The final sections of the book provide a guide for businesses and governments on achieving gender equality, drawing on Iceland’s successful practices, a leading nation in gender equality for decades, and insights from Nobel Prize-winning economist Claudia Goldin.
