Home improvement retailer Wickes has reported a mean gender pay gap of 7.4%, up from 6.4% in 2021.
The business, which published its second gender pay gap report since becoming an independent listed employer, also reported a 2.6% median gender pay gap for 2022, narrowing from 8.4% last year.
Wickes stated that it now has a greater representation of women in the highest paid roles, at 29.11%, and has increased female representation in its management grades. The higher representation of men in the lower quartile is in line with its overall store employee population, which is 60% male.
The organisation’s mean gender bonus gap grew from 29.1% last year to 31.6% this year. Its median gender bonus gap also increased, from 16.4% to 17.9% in 2022. This year, 94.1% of male and 95.2% of male employees received a bonus, compared with 93.6% and 93.3% last year, respectively.
According to the business, while its mean gender pay gap remained broadly unchanged in 2022, it continues to make progress against its targets and actions to address gender equality.
Sonia Astil, chief people officer at Wickes, said: “We’re committed to building a culture of inclusion, diversity and equality. I’m incredibly proud that Wickes has again been recognised in the Financial Times’ Diversity leaders in Europe report. Our Balance for Better network continues to raise awareness and encourage rich conversations around gender equality, and I’d like to thank the team for their continued focus and efforts to support meaningful change.
“While there will always be more to do, we truly believe that continuing to create a more diverse and inclusive place to work benefits all parts of our business; the talent we retain and attract, the quality of the thinking we do and the positive culture that allows us to achieve success together.”