Asda has published its gender pay figures for 2022, which show a year-on-year reduction in both its mean and median pay gaps.
In a report submitted to the Government’s Gender Pay website, Asda confirmed that the median pay difference between all its male and female staff was 4.7% (2021: 6.1%). The mean pay difference between all male and female staff was 7.6% (2021: 8%)
Meanwhile, there was no pay gap for hourly paid retail store workers who make up 84% of Asda’s total workforce.
Asda noted that its gender pay figures remain lower than the UK average of 14.9% (median) and 14.6% (mean) as measured by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The supermarket stated that an increase in the number of female staff in senior leadership roles in its retail and logistics businesses helped to reduce the gender pay gap last year.
“We are pleased that our gender pay gap has reduced year on year as we welcomed more female colleagues into senior leadership roles across our business,” said Asda’s Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer, Hayley Tatum.
“However, we know that more work is needed to close the gap further and we’re committed to giving female colleagues the support they need to progress their careers and move into more senior roles with Asda.”
As part of a number of initiatives to reduce the pay gap, Asda ran a six-month development programme last year to help increase female representation in senior levels throughout the business. Almost 300 of its staff participated in the programme and a similar one is planned for this year focussing on skills development and career advancement.
NAM Implications:
- A pointer for other retailers?
- (and suppliers?)
