If you thought the gender pay gap was something that was left behind in the ‘90s along with shell suits, and that women had finally reached an equilibrium with their male counterparts, think again as new research reveals just how wrong that assumption is. In fact the pay gap between men and women is on the increase, with a new report suggesting that the gap stands at 22.6 per cent, compared to 21.9 per cent in 2007.
The Women and Work Commission says that girls being encouraged into traditional roles at school, such as clerical, caring, cashiering, cleaning and catering roles which are typically lower paid, is part of the problem. The report also cites the lack of support and flexibility in British businesses as failing women, who often find that returning to work after being a mum sees them earn less than men doing the same role.
