A gender pay gap report is a document that organisations produce to show the difference in average earnings between men and women across their workforce. Unlike equal pay—which ensures individuals are paid the same for the same work—the gender pay gap highlights systemic issues like underrepresentation of women in higher-paying roles and barriers to career progression.
These reports typically include:
- The median and mean pay gap between men and women
- Differences in bonuses and additional benefits
- The proportion of men and women in different pay quartiles
- Action plans (in some cases) to address disparities
Our mission is to support employers who are striving for gender pay balance and we are delighted to see the efforts that are being made by Veolia and their commitment to closing the gender pay gap.
Their latest Gender Pay Gap Report highlights the steps they’re taking to create a more equitable workplace, and we’re especially proud to see Back to Work Connect mentioned as part of their strategy. By championing returners and career changers, they’re not just talking about change—they’re making it happen.
“A main focus this year has been a female focused attraction campaign which allowed us to increase our female hires by 10.8%. We were also accredited with the ‘’Returner Friendly Employer’’ accreditation from Back To Work Connect.
This highlights the recruitment practices and initiatives we have that attract more female applicants by promoting agender-inclusive and flexible working environment for those who may have been out of the workforce for some time, due to various reasons including health and childcare.”
Meaningful progress on gender equality requires action, accountability, and collaboration. Returner friendly employers are leading by example, and we look forward to seeing the continued impact of these efforts.
Let’s celebrate companies that are driving real change!
If the environment, ecological transformation, and upskilling matter to you, then Veolia may be the perfect place to restart your career.
You can read the full Veolia employer spotlight here Back to work with Veolia
You can read the full Veolia Gender Pay Gap report HERE
For more information on becoming a Returner Friendly Employer you can reach out to a member of our team at info@backtoworkconnect.ie
