Background

The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality is the UK’s most highly profiled and well-established listing of employers striving for gender equality in the workplace.

It aims to recognise employers who embed gender equality across all levels of their organisations and actively take steps to address inequalities caused by current events, such as the challenging economic environment and shifting attitudes towards equality in the workplace.

Since 2019, BITC has published The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality Insights Report – alongside an insights and learning event – to continue to drive positive change and progress by sharing best practice from applicant organisations and highlight areas in need of further development.

'Lifting the lid’ on the policies and practice of employers spanning the length and breadth of the UK; this report details policy and practice on issues as varied as access to flexible working (and whether this can put the brakes on career development) to the way organisations address fear of reprisal when it comes to reporting sexual harassment (an area that still sees consistently low scores). Showcasing best practice, top tips, real life case studies and more – the report should offer your organisation guidance on going further, faster when it comes to creating a fairer, more inclusive working world

Alongside insight into the specific questions, we’ve also included trend analysis to show how things are changing over time –for example, there’s been a sharp rise in the number of organisations considering offering ‘equal’ parental leave.

BITC’s gender equality campaign exists to accelerate progress towards a truly equal working world, where someone’s gender doesn’t determine their chance of fair pay, equal influence, or shape how included and safe they are at work.

Find out more about how we ensure everyone achieves their full potential at work.

The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality: Insights