The UK government has been working with a range of partners to develop voluntary guidelines on gender equality reporting. The new initiative aims to improve awareness and understanding of workforce equality to bring about change in organisations through a flexible approach, allowing employers to choose the measures that make sense for their business.
John Heaps, Chairman at Eversheds, is chairing the event and presenting the firm’s transparent approach to gender reporting which has been commended by the Home Secretary.
John Heaps said:
“We fully support the government’s plans to encourage workplace equality. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our firm and we are delighted to be recognised by the Home Secretary for the work we do.”
Home Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities Theresa May said:
“Eversheds is playing a leading role in promoting women in the legal sector, and should be congratulated for taking this latest positive step towards greater transparency, which will help close the gender pay gap.
“Equality of opportunity is vital to building a strong, modern economy that can draw on the talents of everyone. Over recent years, women have made great strides in the workplace, but there is still a long way to go.”
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