Gender Equality - Business in the Community

Gender Equality

Grey cardboard jigsaw pieces with hand drawn gender icons in magenta and cyan

The gender equality campaign at Business in the Community (BITC) forms part of the Diversity and Inclusion section of the Responsible Business Map.

Achieving a truly gender-balanced workforce means employers must recruit and progress the best talent – irrespective of gender.

The commercial imperative for realising women’s potential in the workplace is clear: gender equality enhances employee engagement, boosts productivity, meets the diverse needs of customers and suppliers, and improves brand reputation.

Learn more about Business in the Community’s focus on gender.

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Blogs

Equal Pay Day 2025: Why Intersectional Data Matters

For Equal Pay Day 2025, Business in the Community is highlighting the need for intersectional pay gap reporting, and how employers can take action to close pay inequality.
Blogs

Creating a Future-Ready Economy: A Call to Action

Peter Ramsey, Head of Business Action for a Just Transition at Business in the Community, informed by insights from BITC’s new report Creating a Future-Ready Economy, reflects on how, as global attention turns to COP30, the UK has a timely opportunity to act on turning environmental and social challenges into long-term economic opportunity.
Blogs

What’s next for workforce wellbeing?

Discover insights from Business in the Community and Hays on the future of workforce wellbeing and how employers can build thriving, healthy workplaces.
Blogs

Menopause at work: reflecting on progress and what’s next

Angela Watson, BITC’s Age Manager, reflects on the continuing importance of World Menopause Day and the vital actions employers still need to take on menopause at work.
Reports

The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality Insights 2025

In a year that has damaged gender equality more than any other time in recent memory, it is inspiring to see so many employers continue to focus on gender equality as a strategic priority. How and why are they doing this? Find out in our Insights Report 2025. Â