Weetabix's HRD: Why gender pay gap always matters

With just a few hours before the gender pay gap reporting deadline is up, many organisations with significant disparities will be facing scrutiny from their staff, the Government and the media.

Whilst the reporting is positive, in that it provides a vehicle for change, it raises questions – why must equal pay be the result of a crackdown? Surely firms are aware of their responsibility to pay staff equally, regardless of gender?