Gender Pay Gap news stories - Page 2

Women want to participate equally in leadership positions, so why does gender imbalance in top-level roles still exist?

It’s no secret that there is a big gender gap in tech / engineering fields, and especially in the data center industry.

You need to understand what’s going on in your own business and do something to fix it because if you don’t, all this talk –it’s just PR bollocks.

This data does show a slight decrease in the nation’s gender pay gap which was recorded at 7.2% in 2015.

"International studies show that the whole economy will grow as equity grows.”

"We need to once and for all ditch this notion that women aren’t talented enough to be there.”

“It's not only an economic imperative that we bridge the gender gap when it comes to technology...it is a critical societal one."

The research found that – globally - a woman earns an average $100 for every $140 a man earns - a gap of about 30%.

“This is bad news for the economy, because it shows that business is not drawing on the enormous talent available in the female workforce."

"In 2017 there is absolutely no excuse for someone to be paid less just because of their gender.”

Women, during their child bearing years (25-44) earn up to 40% less than men in the same age group, regardless of whether they have children or not.

“More people are realising what a solid, secure and interesting career choice it is."

“Occupations that are mostly made up of a female workforce shouldn’t be lower paid just because this work is and has been mainly undertaken by women."

The gender divide is alive and well in the New Zealand employment market, while IT roles continue to dominate the top five highest average pay rate.

A new survey has revealed some strange, almost unbelievable facts – there’s a sector out there within the IT industry where women earn more than men.

Are Kiwi males oblivious to gender inequality in the workplace? Progress towards equality can be hindered, more often than not by men, survey finds.

New research reveals that New Zealand is well behind other countries when it comes to the number of women in leadership roles.

“While women still lag behind men in digital fluency in all but a handful of countries, improving their digital skills can change the picture."

IT professionals starting out their careers can look forward to sharp increases in the first six years of their careers.

“It’s a new year and it’s time for the National Government to be bold and be brave. Kiwi women are counting on them.”

Last week, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella sparked controversy when he said women shouldn't ask for pay rises.