The BBC releases a list of presenters and actors earning over £150,000, amid controversy over the gender pay gap

The video discusses the issue of gender pay gaps, highlighting the example of Grant Tree, a company with total pay transparency. It presents statistics showing significant pay disparities in various sectors and explores cultural biases that contribute to these gaps. The government plans to mandate gender pay audits for large companies starting in 2018. The video emphasizes the need for organizational change to achieve pay parity, with examples like the BBC's commitment to closing the gender pay gap by 2020.

What is the main benefit of pay transparency at Grant Tree?

• It reduces the overall salary expenses.

• It increases competition among employees.

• It allows for flexible working hours.

• It ensures equal pay for men and women.

In which sector do female supervisors earn 45% less than their male counterparts?

• Education

• Medicine

• Construction

• Finance

What cultural bias is mentioned as contributing to the gender pay gap?

• Men are viewed as less reliable.

• Women are considered more assertive.

• Men are perceived as more entitled.

• Women are seen as more competent.

What measure will companies with over 250 employees be required to take from April 2018?

• Hire more female employees.

• Provide free childcare services.

• Publish gender pay audits.

• Increase salaries for all employees.

Which organization has promised to close the gender pay gap by 2020?

• BBC

• Sky News

• Grant Tree

• The Government