We have submitted our critical and evidence-based response to the UK Government’s consultation on the forthcoming Equality (Race and Disability) Bill, which seeks to extend existing pay gap reporting legislation to cover ethnicity and disability. Rather than serving as a guide to implementation, we deconstruct the government’s assertions and highlight why many of them are…
Last week saw the release of Labour’s plan to make work pay. There were two sections that were of particular interest to us: Equal Pay and Pay Gap Reporting. It’s important to note that this document is obviously a summary document and we look forward to learning more about the detail behind the major points…
In October 2023, Spktral announced its new and improved website aimed at exemplifying our broad range of expertise in the region of pay gap analysis and DEI consulting. The website symbolised a key step in our expansion, from exclusively providing compliant gender pay gap services amidst complex and challenging legislation, to a service that supports…
In October 2023, Spktral welcomed Dianne Greyson to the team as Non-Executive Director. Dianne is the founder of the #EthnicityPayGap Campaign, Managing Partner of Synergised Solutions and Director of Equilibrium Mediation Consulting. In February 2024 the #EthnicityPayGap Campaign will host the first ever Ethnicity Pay Gap Summit in partnership with Spktral and ShareAction. Tickets can…
When you read about the gender pay gap, you’re often reading about mere percentages. In accordance with government statutory guidance, organisations of 250 or more employees must calculate and publish these gender pay gap figures: mean (average) gender pay gap for hourly pay median (middle) gender pay gap for hourly pay percentage of men and women…
It is easy to feel nervous or out of your depth when presenting questions regarding identity. However, there is a great deal to gain from these difficult conversations, particularly when it comes to the process of representational analysis. A prerequisite to making changes in your organisation is to collect the data you need to analyse…
October 18th marks Menopause Awareness Day. Menopause usually affects women between the ages of 45 and 55, but it can also happen earlier, and to anyone who has periods. Menopause marks the end of menstrual cycles, when periods stop due to lower hormone levels. It can happen naturally, or for reasons such as oophorectomy…
Spktral are delighted to announce the launch of our new website, aimed at enhancing the user experience of clients and exemplifying our broad range of expertise in the region of pay gap analysis and DEI consulting. The new website signals a significant step in our development. Anthony Horrigan, Spktral’s CEO says: It shows that we’ve…
The statuary guidance on gender pay gap reporting currently only applies to employers with 250 or more employees. However, we believe that identifying, analysing and responding to gender pay inequity is the responsibility of 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 employer, not just big businesses.
When we start thinking about representational analysis as a fundamental requisite in all workplaces, regardless of…
In today's fast-paced world, where social justice issues are gaining momentum, gender equality remains a pressing concern. A crucial tool in the quest for gender parity is Gender Pay Gap reporting. This practice, required by law in many countries and encouraged worldwide, offers a multitude of benefits that extend far beyond mere statistics. In this…

