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Why is it that women trust social protection systems less than men and also find that "hassle costs" of getting access to social benefits are higher? Is it perhaps that they carry more of the burden of applying for social support and thus have more experience with the system? Or do they have higher expectations? Check out our new study that finds we need a gendered approach toward (re)building trust in our social protection systems and let us know what you think!

Workplace equality 'going backwards' : Women are less likely to be top earners in the City since the pandemic, with men more than four times as likely as women to have very high incomes, according to research by the The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) . Data shows that the gender pay gap in the UK grew from 14.3% to 14.5% in 2022, exceeding the global average of 13.5%. It was also shown that among the top 1% of earners, just 19.4% are women. Before the pandemic, the rate was 19.7%. The United Nations warned during the pandemic that #Covid19 would set gender equality back by decades, with women more likely to be in lower paid work, head single parent households, and take on unpaid domestic work. Meanwhile, analysis from PwC has highlighted a "motherhood penalty" and a failure to support women going through #menopause as factors contributing to the setback in gender equality. #employmentlaw #diversityandinclusion #discriminationlawuk vua The Telegraph

Achieving gender equality in professional environments is well-known for being the ethical thing to do. But from a purely economic perspective, it makes even MORE sense. According to a past study from the International Monetary Fund, closing the gender gap could increase GDP globally by an average of 35 percent. More data from Oxfam estimates that “gender inequality cost countries $9 trillion a year in lost earnings.” Surprising? It should give more than enough reason to turn the course because it’s long overdue. #Women #GenderEquality #WomenEmpowerment

#management #humanresources #professionalwomen #careers #ceo :Raconteur: ... Three ways businesses can close the gender equality gap.  Broadcaster and women’s rights campaigner Mariella Frostrup explains how businesses can close the gender equality gap by focusing on health support, fair pay and equal opportunities to career progression.  A decade ago, menstruation, menopause and miscarriage were taboo subjects in the workplace; only 20% of those on FTSE 100 boards were women and mandatory pay gap reporting did not exist. But, while progress has been made on some of these fronts, women continue to face inequalities in the workplace.  Eliminating the motherhood penalty, for example, which sees 24% of women leave the labour force in their first year of work, could have a far-reaching impact on the UK economy. Just a 5% increase in the total number of women in employment could boost UK GDP by up to £125bn every year, according to PwC.  :Mike Bennett: Senior Male Leader? ... Is this still on your “to do” list? What action could you deliver to fix the motherhood penalty in your organisation, by when? https://bit.ly/4e5VzgW #innovation #creativity #entrepreneurship #startups #motivation #productivity #networking #leadership #hr #mentalhealth #mindfulness #emotionalintelligence #technology #futurism #careers #marketing #womeninscience #personaldevelopment #hiringandpromotion #strategy #business #leaders #sustainability

🚨 Join socialprotection.org on 05 December for the virtual launch of the "World survey on the role of women in development 2024: Harnessing social protection for gender equality, resilience and transformation". 👩👧 The webinar provides an opportunity to learn about the report’s findings and recommendations and hear from key stakeholders about how social protection systems can better respond to the rights and needs of women and girls in all their diversity. 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/dUAyJXwy 🕛 08:00 (GMT-5) 📚 Read the publication: https://lnkd.in/erJNc4CR 🏢Organisers: UN Women , UNICEF , FCDO, HelpAge International and WIEGO - Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing 👥 ➕ Meet the participants and learn more about the webinar: https://lnkd.in/dUAyJXwy #SocialProtection #sporg #GenderEquality #HumanRights

#management #humanresources #technology #innovation #india #ceo :Raconteur: ... Three ways businesses can close the gender equality gap. Broadcaster and women’s rights campaigner Mariella Frostrup explains how businesses can close the gender equality gap by focusing on health support, fair pay and equal opportunities to career progression. A decade ago, menstruation, menopause and miscarriage were taboo subjects in the workplace; only 20% of those on FTSE 100 boards were women and mandatory pay gap reporting did not exist. But, while progress has been made on some of these fronts, women continue to face inequalities in the workplace. Eliminating the motherhood penalty, for example, which sees 24% of women leave the labour force in their first year of work, could have a far-reaching impact on the UK economy. Just a 5% increase in the total number of women in employment could boost UK GDP by up to £125bn every year, according to PwC. :Mike Bennett: Senior Male Leader? ... Is this still on your “to do” list? What action could you deliver to fix the motherhood penalty in your organisation, by when? https://bit.ly/4e5VzgW #future #markets #socialnetworking #professionalwomen #personaldevelopment #india #futurism #startups #venturecapital #motivation #productivity

🌟 Bridging the Gender Equality Gap in the Workplace! Did you know that on average, for every £1 earned by a man in the UK, a woman earns only 90p? Despite progress, the gender pay gap is still a significant issue that affects us all. This article underscores the need to prioritise comprehensive health support, enforce fair pay practices, and ensure equal opportunities for career progression to close this gap. By addressing these critical areas, we can create a more inclusive and equitable work environment that benefits everyone. Read full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/gfsMndQv #WorkplaceInclusion #WomenInBusiness #LHH

From Michael Posner | Forbes: “Achieving gender equality is the right and ethical thing to do. But it’s also the smart thing to do from a purely economic perspective. As an International Monetary Fund study found in 2018, “closing the gender gap could increase GDP globally by an average of 35 percent.”. Oxfam estimates that in developing countries alone, gender inequality cost countries $9 trillion a year in lost earnings, a massive figure that would significantly boost the economies of those countries. Making women truly equal is an achievable goal, and one that will benefit everyone in society. Attention to these issues needs to be a priority for men and women; it is long overdue.” #Women #Equity #Inclusion

🌟 Bridging the Gender Equality Gap in the Workplace! Did you know that on average, for every £1 earned by a man in the UK, a woman earns only 90p? Despite progress, the gender pay gap is still a significant issue that affects us all. This article underscores the need to prioritise comprehensive health support, enforce fair pay practices, and ensure equal opportunities for career progression to close this gap. By addressing these critical areas, we can create a more inclusive and equitable work environment that benefits everyone. Read full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/gcCw3225 #WorkplaceInclusion #WomenInBusiness #LHH