What is the gender pay gap?
The gender pay gap shows the difference between the average or median pay of male and female employees within a specific organisation or group.
The purpose of this indicator is to assess whether compensation differences exist that may require further analysis or action.
What does this mean in practice?
The gender pay gap does not in itself prove discrimination. Differences may result from several factors, such as different roles, levels of experience or management representation.
At the same time, the indicator is an important signal, as it can help identify areas where the organisation should examine its compensation practices in more detail.
Why is it important from a pay transparency perspective?
One of the objectives of pay transparency is to identify and address unjustified pay differences. To achieve this, organisations need to regularly review compensation data and the reasons behind potential differences.
More transparent compensation systems, documented classification principles and objective compensation criteria may contribute to reducing pay differences.
Official definition
The gender pay gap refers to the difference between the average or median pay of male and female employees within a specific organisation or group.
Frequently asked questions
What does the gender pay gap mean?
It refers to the average or median difference between the pay of male and female employees.
Does it automatically mean discrimination?
No. The indicator does not in itself prove discrimination, but it may justify further analysis.
Why is this indicator important for companies?
It can help identify areas where compensation practices may require further review.
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