'Allyship needed' | Men overestimating the level of gender equality in the workplace, study finds

Ahead of International Women’s Day, a new report highlights a stark difference between men’s perceptions of equality in the workplace and women’s experiences.

HiBob, the company behind Bob, the HR platform transforming how organisations operate in the modern world of work, today releases its fourth annual Women in the Workplace report, revealing a considerable gap between some men’s thoughts on workplace equality and the reality.

Men misjudge workplace pay and promotion discrepancies

The latest ONS figures report full-time working women earn 7% less than men on average, yet three-quarters (76%) of working men still believe their company pays people equally for the same role, and 69% of men believe women are promoted equally based on performance.

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