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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 3h

As #ChallengePoverty Week ends, let’s embrace purpose-driven business.

Closing the #GenderPayGap benefits all - reduces women & children's poverty, boosts innovation & growth & tackles VAW.

Find out how you can help 👇

Large employers: buff.ly/ygYTmvV
SMEs & third sector: buff.ly/P0KWfGI

Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 1d

Last week, we attended @aminamwrc.bsky.social #TellHerStory event, exploring the realities of honour-based abuse & the importance of centring the voices of those often silenced.

Greater understanding is needed to support women, including in the workplace for staff who are victim-survivors.

Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 3d

Today's theme for #ChallengePoverty Week is jobs.

Our latest blog highlights the experiences of migrant women, many of whom work in jobs that are essential to society.

📖 Read it here: www.closethegap.org.uk/news/blog/ch...

#WeDemandBetter

Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 3d

Ahead of tomorrow's @parliament.scot debate on the postcode lottery of early learning and childcare provision, we've published a briefing highlighting where further action is needed to create a childcare system that meets the needs of all women in Scotland.

➡️ Read the briefing: buff.ly/HRqgE3o

Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 4d

Today is the start of #ChallengePoverty Week.

#DYK women are more likely than men to:
🔶be in poverty
🔶experience in-work poverty
🔶experience persistent poverty
🔶find it harder to escape poverty

📢Action to tackle the #GenderPayGap is critical in tackling poverty.

#WeDemandBetter

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 7d

👏Congratulations to @aberdeencc.bsky.social for renewing their bronze accreditation for #EquallySafeAtWork.

As one of the first councils to pilot the programme when we launched in 2019, we're pleased to see their ongoing commitment towards making changes for women working in Scotland.

Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 10d

We’re delighted to be supported by @therobertsontrust.bsky.social who have awarded funding to enable this important work.

Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 10d

🆕 We’re excited to launch our new project with @savechildrensco.bsky.social to improve job quality for young mothers.

The two-year project will look at young mothers' workplace experiences & employer attitudes to drive better employment practice & policymaking.

Learn more: buff.ly/c40Pp1q

Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 10d

🆕 We’re excited to launch our new project with @savechildrensco.bsky.social to improve job quality for young mothers.

The two-year project will look at young mothers' workplace experiences & employer attitudes to drive better employment practice & policymaking.

Learn more: buff.ly/c40Pp1q

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 16d

Close the Gap strongly condemns the rise of far-right activism and its cynical attempt to co-opt violence against women and girls (VAWG) as a cover for racism.

Read our full statement: www.closethegap.org.uk/news/blog/cl...

Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 22d

Our Programme Officer Collett O'Connor recently wrote a guest blog for @thre-equal.bsky.social

As part of their Good Practice Library, she discusses why violence against women is a workplace issue and what steps employers can take to drive change.

📖 Read it here:

Are We Equally Safe at Work? Close the Gap on Violence Against Women and the Workplace - THRE

Third Sector Human Rights & Equalities

thre.org.uk

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 28d

This week we launched a new resource for line managers on how they can better support victim-survivors of rape and sexual assault. It's the first of its kind to look at this as a workplace issue & what actions employers can take to tackle it. Read more here: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2544502...

Employer guidance for workplace sexual assault released

Scottish gender equality consultants Close the Gap has developed the ‘first of its kind’ resource for line managers.

www.heraldscotland.com

Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · Sep 8

📣 LAUNCHED TODAY 📣

New first of its kind guidance for line managers on how to support victim-survivors of rape and sexual assault in the workplace.

Read it here: www.equallysafeatwork.scot/resources/ES...

Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · Sep 5

❌ Publishing pay gap data without action is like diagnosing a problem without treatment.

It’s time to make gender pay gap action plans mandatory in Scotland’s public sector.

👉 Read our brief for more info: buff.ly/K0AVKNA

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · Sep 4

Our latest blog post discusses our call for mandatory gender pay gap action plans in Scotland’s public sector.

✅Gender pay gap action plans would ensure public bodies identify the causes of their gap and set concrete steps to address them.

📖 Read more: www.closethegap.org.uk/news/blog/fr...

Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · Sep 3

All women in Scotland should have a good and fair working life. But progress on closing the gender pay gap has stalled & reporting alone isn't enough.

Today we’ve published a briefing on the urgent need for mandatory gender pay gap action plans in Scotland's public sector.

👉 buff.ly/K0AVKNA

Reposted by Close the Gap

THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · Aug 28

New addition to The Good Practice Library!

Our new guest blog is by Collett O’Connor, Program Officer at @closethegap.org.uk

It looks at:
➡️Violence against women (VAW) as a workplace issue
➡️Intersectionality and VAW
➡️Steps employers can take to embed gender equality and tackle VAW in workplaces

Guest blog: are we equally safe at work? "Abuse does not end when a woman leaves her home for work. For many, the workplace becomes another site of control. When employers fail to respond meaningfully to these realities, they risk becoming complicit in sustaining harm." Link in bio.

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · Aug 28

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Engender @engenderscot.bsky.social · Aug 27

💥LAUNCHED TODAY💥

'Investing in Women, Transforming Communities': Engender's Manifesto for Holyrood 2026.

Read it here: www.engender.org.uk/holyrood-2026/

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · Aug 21

This #WorldEntrepreneursDay, we celebrate small businesses driving positive change.

12,000+ SMEs have used our Think Business, Think Equality tool to advance gender equality.

Based on their feedback, we're launching an improved version with new topics, updated guidance & better user experience.

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · Aug 20

📣 We’re thrilled to welcome Susan Duffy and Kat Riach as new trustees to Close the Gap.

They bring extensive experience and expertise, joining our excellent board as we expand our impact in driving action to end women's labour market inequality and create real change in women's lives.

Reposted by Close the Gap

Carers Scotland @carersscotland.bsky.social · Aug 18

Join us for the Carers Parliament 2025!

With a new Scottish Parliament to be elected next year, we'll be looking at 2026 and beyond to address the main priorities for unpaid carers and how their lives can improve.

Online places are still available here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/NYHXCRV

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · Aug 14

All set at the @nhsggc.bsky.social Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference.

👋 If you're attending, come and say hello and take a look at our resources.

#EquallySafeAtWork

Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · Aug 12

Our Executive Director Anna Ritchie Allan spoke with @heraldscotland.bsky.social on the need for stronger measures to ensure women's safety at work & how #EquallySafeAtWork supports employers to prevent sexual harassment and other forms of violence against women.

Read it here: buff.ly/TXL8UTM

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Reposted by Close the Gap

Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social · Jun 24

Living Wage Scotland Awards are now open! Head to our website to find out more about categories and criteria.
Thanks to all our sponsors for making this celebration happen! shorturl.at/rPK9s #LivingWage #Scotland #Edinburgh #Glasgow #Borders #Aberdeen #LivingHours #Fairwork

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · Jul 30

7) Review your recruitment process to make sure it’s transparent & unbiased

Not sure where to start? Our free, online tools can help you create a personalised action plan to advance #genderequality. Check out:

➡️For larger employers: tinyurl.com/3x3nd735

➡️For SMEs: tinyurl.com/4vp8fxsf

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · Jul 30

4) Collect & analyse gender-disaggregated data to develop actions that are tailored to your organisation.

5) Offer flexible working options such as home working & compressed hours.

6) Develop a zero-tolerance culture towards sexual harassment & #VAW.

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