Mean and Median Bonus Gap Our mean bonus gap increased from 46.9% to 51.1%.
Our bonus gap An increase in the number of part-time colleagues who are women has also contributed to our bonus gap. Bonus pay gaps are not adjusted for hours worked, so a greater proportion of women working part-time will increase the mean bonus gap, as bonuses are pro-rated for this group. While it’s important to note this effect on the bonus gap, at Animal Friends, we firmly believe in our flexible working patterns and the positive impact this has on our colleagues’ work-life balance. Since our agile working policy was fully embedded, we have seen an increase
in part-time working for both men and women which is reflected in the bonus gap figure year on year. We remain passionate about supporting our colleagues’ requests for flexible working and will continue to carefully consider every request alongside the needs of the business.
+4.2 %
5 .1%
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Our median bonus gap increased from 0% to 17.24%.
+17.24 %
.24 %
1 0%
In 2023, Animal Friends made two bonus payments; the first was a one-off cost-of-living payment to support our colleagues through the cost-of-living crisis, and the second was an annual bonus related to company performance. Typically, bonus is paid as a percentage of salary, which means higher earners receive a higher bonus as a result. Because there are more men in higher paid roles, this contributes to the bonus gap. Following changes to our internal team and processes in 2023, we took the decision to realign our bonus gender pay gap calculation with a more commonly held approach within the reporting community, providing us with a greater level of confidence and insight. This shift in calculation has been partly responsible for the change year on year to our mean and median percentage figures.
The same proportion of women and men received a bonus (84%)
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