Our Ambition We made great progress on our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) agenda in 2023. While we acknowledge that we still have much more to do, and that our road to equality and equity is not without its challenges, with a clear and ambitious sense of direction, we’re proud to be driving real and meaningful change every
What is the Gender Pay Gap?
The gender pay gap highlights the difference between the average (mean or median) pay of all men and women in an organisation as a percentage, helping to shine a light on the structural factors in a workplace that may lead to the average pay of men and women differing. Because of this, our gender pay gap can help us to identify any drivers, or barriers, to gender representation and women’s career progression within our organisation.
It’s important to note that the gender pay gap is not the same as equal pay , which focuses on whether an organisation is paying women and men the same amount for the same work, or work of equal value. Companies of over 250 colleagues are required by the government to produce an annual Gender Pay Gap Report, and we’re pleased to publish our fifth Report, produced from a snapshot of our company pay data in April 2023.
ensuring all colleagues have opportunities to realise their full potential at Animal Friends, and beyond. It’s also about continuing to welcome new talent from all across the UK, without barriers, thanks to our flexible ways of working. We’re committed to delivering on our DEIB action plan, not because we have to, but because it’s the right thing to do for all our colleagues, past, present and future. With our team of kind-hearted, courageous, and passionate colleagues alongside us, I truly believe we are on the right path towards an equitable and diverse culture in which we are all ‘Stronger Together’.
day for our colleagues, and our customers. The Gender Pay Gap Report provides us with a snapshot in time which helps to measure our
progress, but our actions go far beyond the numbers. For us, it’s about providing opportunities for progression and growth at all levels, celebrating the incredible skills, talents, and expertise of our colleagues across the business, and of course, it’s about levelling the playing field and
We recognise and celebrate that not all our colleagues, past, present, or future, identify with binary gender definitions, however, the current gender pay gap reporting requirements mean that gender, for the purposes of this report, is defined as either ‘man’ or ‘woman’. At Animal Friends, we believe that all colleagues, regardless of background, lived experience, or characteristics, should be treated with respect and kindness, and be provided equitable opportunities to succeed and thrive.
Richard Mills Animal Friends CEO
The terminology
Mean and Median Gender Pay Gap The differences in hourly rates between men and women. Mean and Median Bonus Gap The difference in average bonuses paid to men and women.
Pay Quartiles The percentage of men and women within four equally sized pay quartiles. Bonus Proportions The proportion of men and women who received a bonus.
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