On International Women's Day, which celebrates women's achievement and raises awareness against bias, PA's Julia Bahr spoke to advisers and financial services experts about career challenges for women working in a world that is still far from being free of stereotypes and discrimination
On average, women earn 82 cents compared to every dollar men earn globally, as detailed by a report from Statista between 2015 and 2020. The gender pay gap in Western Europe is 22.4%, compared to a 15.4% pay gap in the UK, with the data suggesting the average UK annual full-time earnings for women on average is £28,305. According to the Equality and Human Rights Commission, equality is about ensuring that every individual has an equal opportunity to make the most of their lives and talents. These are just some of the facts and figures brought to the fore on International Women's Day (...
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