Closing The Gender Pay Gap

Diversity in the workforce is an issue that many industries are striving to improve. But what about cybersecurity? Jess Figueras sheds light on the matter with host Sherry Bevan. Jess is an independent tech industry strategy adviser and the Vice-Chair of the UK Cyber Security Council. She has experienced first-hand the lack of and the need for more women in the profession. In this episode, Jess discusses the cyber skills shortage and factors that contribute to a skewed diversity in the field. Technology is producing information faster than the professionals going in. So, what is putting people off from cybersecurity? And, is this a chance for more women to get into cybersecurity? Get the answer by tuning in.

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2021 was a very challenging year for most of us for various reasons. We all experienced a decline in productivity and anxiety brought by the pandemic. Then, just when we thought it was all over, another surge began. And women at work are going through even more burnouts, stress, and confusion. What will the next year await? In this episode, Sherry Bevan explores the five key trends and insights that will impact the gender pay gap in 2022. This way, we could have a clear view of what we could expect this year and decide on the actionable steps we could take.

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As a woman, you should know your worth. Join Sherry Bevan in this episode as she discusses how women can protect their careers in this complicated world. Closing the gender pay gap requires a two-pronged approach. At the organizational level, we can implement initiatives to tackle female talent development and retention. At the individual level, there are actions that individual women can take to protect their careers from the gender pay gap. But, of course, all of these will still depend on the person's willingness and courage to show their value.

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Aside from the still unaddressed gender pay gap, women face yet another employment issue: motherhood penalty. Numerous studies show that women's earnings and career are negatively impacted after giving birth to their first child. Moms also earn far less than those who don't have any kids. Sherry Bevan presents the worrying statistics of women not getting the salary they are due just because they are mothers. She also provides several possible solutions to end this motherhood penalty, giving women the earnings they truly deserve.

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People who have a career in technology are only composed of 19% women. With this industry dominated by men, what can be done for women to get into this thriving community? Sherry Bevan explores this subject further with Joysy John, CEO of 01 Founders, and Hana Abdi, Tech Leader at 01 Founders and the Founder of Bridge The Gap In Tech. Together, they talk about the strongest motivating factors that push women towards a career in technology, ultimately finding their purpose and building a better world. They also talk about the most daunting barriers that limit women from becoming successful in this industry, from the lack of better opportunities to the stereotyping that these jobs are only for (bearded) men.

Free-to-access London coding school: https://www.01founders.co/

Bridge The Gap In Tech: https://www.bridgethegapintech.com/

Joysy John on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joysyj/

Hana Abdi on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanaabdi/

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There's a lot of talk on how to close the gender pay gap but what are companies actually doing to make it happen? In this episode, Head of People & Culture, Rachel Marsh, shares what Fujitsu has been doing to stay ahead in terms of diversity, equity, and inclusion. She chats with Sherry Bevan on what's worked and what hasn't on their end. Rachel also shares how they keep track of their progress and what other companies can do to continually empower and promote the closing of the gender pay gap. They also touch on flexible working, and their research on the ethnicity pay gap. Stay tuned and get value from this insightful discussion on how to become a more proactive and progressive organization for your employees.

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There has been a shift in organizations where the value of diversity in the workforce is now recognized. But how do we also shift our recruitment strategies to attract more women to apply for job vacancies, especially in presumably male-dominated industries? In this episode, Sherry Bevan sits down with Nicola Spooner of Nicola Spooner Consulting to give recruiters tips on how to achieve just that. An expert in project management recruitment, Nicola has valuable insights on mitigating gender inequalities through your recruitment processes. Tune in and learn how these can help you drive your business forward!

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Imposter Syndrome is already an issue for leaders, but the stigma imposed by gender only amplifies it. This can manifest itself in your organization in many ways, one of which is through the gender pay gap. Today, joining your host Sherry Bevan is the leading authority on Imposter Syndrome in the UK, Clare Josa. She speaks on her landmark research study about Imposter Syndrome to clearly define the phenomena and its impacts on the gender pay gap. She also discusses concrete examples of how it affects employees and leaders in the workplace. Plus, Clare shares tips for companies on how to be more proactive in dealing with Imposter Syndrome to promote an equitable workplace and empower its workforce. Tune in to this insightful discussion to learn more!

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Some women still get paid less than men for the same work in a company. That's the hard truth that's still happening nowadays. In this episode, Sherry Bevan gives a broad overview of all the different approaches used by organizations that want to strengthen their female talent pipeline to close the gender pay gap. She dives deep into various initiatives and actions that you can take in your organization, based on whether the evidence tells us it works or not.

Also in this episode:

• Your last chance to book a place on the Executive Round Table on Tuesday, 5 October!
• A brief summary of the four main causes
• A tour of the initiatives to close the gender pay gap based on the paper published by the Government Equalities Office

Key resources mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.fawcettsociety.org.uk/close-gender-pay-gap
• https://pregnantthenscrewed.com/about-maternity-discrimination/
• https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/our-work/news/three-four-working-mothers-say-they%E2%80%99ve-experienced-pregnancy-and-maternity
• Episode 4 of Closing The Gender Pay Gap: http://www.sherrybevan.co.uk/breaking-the-tech-industry-hierarchy-to-close-the-gender-pay-gap-with-jo-stansfield/
• https://www.businessleader.co.uk/discover-the-female-ftse-100-ceos-of-2020/81145/
• Evidenced-Based Gender Pay Gap Actions for Employers: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/731288/Gender-Pay-Gap-actions_.pdf
• Episode 5 of Closing The Gender Pay Gap: http://www.sherrybevan.co.uk/how-performance-feedback-at-work-influences-your-gender-pay-gap-with-shirin-nikaein/
• Episode 6 of Closing The Gender Pay Gap: http://www.sherrybevan.co.uk/the-gender-gap-in-self-promotion-how-to-encourage-more-women-to-put-themselves-forward/

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I'm offering exploratory calls with me so that you can ask any questions you have about the work I do with technology companies on attracting, developing, and retaining your female talent so you can close the gender pay gap. If you'd like a totally transparent conversation about how working with me could support your organization's talent goals, email me to book a call now: [email protected].

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We often hear that women have higher emotional intelligence. How does this affect their ability to take on leadership roles? Sherry Bevan delves into five elements that make up emotional intelligence and the various studies of how men and women score in this area. She explains how this affects women's professional advantage and expertise, their effort to climb the career ladder, and their levels of success in their chosen fields.

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