Equality | What does International Women's Day mean for HR?

2018 was a big year for shaming employers with large gender disparity.

It was a year that saw the BBC come under fire for failing to recognise prominent equal pay issues, despite female staff continuing to be paid far less in comparison with male colleagues, The Guardian reported. And 2019 research has confirmed that this gender disparity still stands firm.

How did International Women’s Day start?

International Women’s Day (IWD) was initiated by a gathering in 1911 and has been celebrated annually on 8 March. This global day is sought to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements for women. And with gender parity high up on the agenda for many employers, this day also calls for further action to improve opportunities for women at work.