“Gapsquare has done an amazing job of supporting us with our gender pay gap analysis and reporting.

Their software has allowed us to feel confident about the actual calculations, as well as enabling us to break down our data to better understand the reasons for the gap. They have taken the time to understand us as a company, and their customer service has been above and beyond our expectations – responsive and endeavouring to meet our queries and demands as quickly as possible – exceptional customer service, particularly given the many other pressing demands on their time.”

“I was interested in the Gapsquare tool because I wanted to look beyond the obligatory reporting and analyse our data in greater depth. I like the functionality of the tool, which is incredibly powerful when combined with the expertise of the Gapsquare team. I also like the ability to regularly upload data ourselves so we can spot trends and monitor progress. We wouldn’t be able to do this in a cost-effective way if we’d chosen to produce our figures via a one-off assignment through consults.

Gapsquare have taken time to understand how a law firm works, and how to structure the analysis so it aligns with the different structures between legal and support roles. This approach has been extremely powerful in helping our Board understand what the data is telling us and create real momentum in establishing and communicating an action plan. They’ve also been extremely responsive and insightful, working to tight deadlines when we’ve needed them to.”

“It was clear to us that many employers would need advice and support at an early stage on the new gender pay gap reporting regime.  And we felt it was crucial that this advice covered not only the mechanics of the reporting exercise itself but the wider ramifications for the business… To that end, we built contacts with relevant stakeholders such as the Government Equalities Office, Gapsquare and Deloitte…”

“Working with Gapsquare has enabled many of our clients to see at a glance where any gender pay gaps exist and to analyse the factors behind the statistics. With the insights gathered from these analytics, they can now take positive steps to address any issues ahead of the gender pay snap-shot date, and well before the deadline for publishing their data”.

“Gapsquare is a vital tool for every employer who wants to meet their obligations under the new gender pay gap regulations, get their best out of their female employees and close the gender pay gap.”

“The UK government’s new regulations on reporting gender pay gap information are aimed at improving diversity within the workforce. The benefits of a more diverse workforce – this refers not just to gender, but also to race, age and other factors – are well documented. According to McKinsey, companies in the top quartile for racial and ethnic diversity are 35 percent more likely to have financial returns above their respective national industry medians.

While these regulations are by no means perfect – there are doubts around bonus calculations, and which types of employees to include – they will help to shed light on what is a major issue affecting companies across the globe. One added benefit is that they will be a catalyst for soul searching among these companies, as they try to identify where the problems lie, and how to fix them.

However, one of the biggest criticisms has been around the administrative burden it will place on these companies as they grapple with collecting and processing the required data. This administrative burden can be reduced significantly through the use of HR software. Gapsquare is one such solution as it provides tools that can calculate the pay per hour of your employees (something required by the new regulations), as well as produce reports, set targets, and compare your data to your competitors.”