Gender Pay Gap Review
Pay equity is both a compliance requirement and a cornerstone of a fair workplace. Our gender pay gap review services analyse compensation data across roles, levels, and departments to identify root causes of inequality—helping you build a more transparent and equitable culture.
Why gender pay gap reviews matter
Addressing gender pay gaps is about more than meeting legal requirements; it’s about fostering trust, supporting inclusion, and strengthening your employer brand. Left unchecked, pay disparities can undermine employee engagement, retention, and your ability to attract top talent.
measure pay equity
Objectively analyse gaps across gender and seniority
identify root causes
Pinpoint structural or process issues that drive gender imbalance
support compliance & reputation
Provide transparent insight to improve fairness and trust
Gender pay gap review case study
Industry
Local Government
Business Size
10,000+
Target Country
United Kingdom
A large local authority wanted to ensure it was fully compliant with gender pay gap legislation and avoid the financial and reputational risks faced by other councils.
Birmingham City Council, for example, is currently dealing with a multi-billion-pound equal pay liability that has left it effectively bankrupt, with damaging consequences for staff, services and public trust.
With increased scrutiny on public sector employers and the expectation to set the standard on equity and fairness, our client commissioned an independent review to confirm that pay structures were fair and that any issues could be addressed before they escalated.
The review gave the council confidence in its compliance and clarity on the changes needed to eliminate future risk. By addressing pay gap issues proactively, the authority protected its workforce, safeguarded its reputation, and positioned itself as a responsible employer committed to pay equity.
Our Approach
Comprehensive Analysis
We examined pay data across all levels of the authority, focusing on salaries, bonuses and progression opportunities. This provided a clear, evidence-based picture of whether gender played any role in pay outcomes.
Risk Identification
While the majority of practices were compliant, we uncovered several discrepancies that, if left unaddressed, could have created significant legal and reputational risk.
Actionable Recommendations
We presented targeted solutions to close these gaps and strengthen existing processes, ensuring that compliance was not only achieved but embedded into future policy and workforce planning.
Why choose Henley?
Our approach to gender pay gap review combines rigorous data analysis with strategic guidance, giving you clarity and direction. You can expect:
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Comprehensive pay audits: Examining salary, bonus, and allowances by gender.
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Benchmarking: Comparing your data with industry peers and market norms.
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Insights into root causes: Identifying where policies, processes, or practices may be contributing to disparities.
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Actionable recommendations: Practical steps to reduce gaps and foster equity.
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Communication support: Guidance on how to share findings internally and externally with transparency and credibility.
This process not only supports compliance but also strengthens employee trust and external reputation.
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