Advantages that go with gender equity

The advantages for employers who monitor and address pay and employment equity for women are:

√ An opportunity to learn more about their organisation, especially about key issues that motivate staff. 

√ A chance to find out what is being done well already, and identify areas for further progress.

√ Organisations that have greater diversity in senior management are known to be more successful: diversity creates wealth’ (Human Rights Commission, 2008: 6).

√ Opportunities for improved employment relations.

√ Women want to be able to do their best work every day and be rewarded on merit.

√ Fair and transparent pay and progression systems in human resources lead to:
-  better staff morale, engagement and productivity of skilled workers.
-  enhanced recruitment and retention of the occupations needed to run your business 
-  future labour market supply ensured by keeping those occupations attractive as a career choice