The data in this resource further highlights the importance of workplace policies and practices that enable equal participation of women and men throughout their working lives. This includes addressing bias and discrimination in the workplace; creating part-time managerial roles, gender neutral parental leave, and inclusive flexible working policies and practices; and assisting with access to affordable early childhood education and care.

Key findings:

• Gender pay gaps favouring men exist in every age group. WGEA data shows that the gender pay gap is 2.5% for employees under 24 years old, and it increases at a constant rate before peaking at over 30%, an earnings difference of over $40,000 per year, for employees ages 45-64.
• Although women complete higher education and enter the labour market at a higher proportion than men, they are still substantially less likely to work full-time across all age groups and less likely to reach the highest earning levels.
• To attract and retain talent from diverse backgrounds and of all ages, employers must offer flexible working arrangements, be creative about what it takes to be a leader and create part-time management roles.