Pay gaps are one way of measuring the success of our strategies to embed equity, diversify our staff at all levels, and to build an inclusive workplace culture.  Publishing and monitoring gender and ethnicity pay gaps helps us to better understand the causes of any gaps and to develop, and monitor, solutions that are targeted, innovative, and effective. 

Representation and distribution of women and colleagues from minority ethnic groups across our grading structure are factors that influence the pay gaps. The targeted actions included in the annual reports will help drive accountability for improving representation and support our wider activity to build a more inclusive and diverse workforce.