HR Glossary

What is Gender Pay Gap?

The difference in average or median earnings between men and women, expressed as a percentage of men's earnings, measured across all roles or within specific job categories.

Why it matters in hiring

Gender Pay Gap comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with G

• Garden Leave
• Gardening Leave
• Garnishment
• GDPR
• Gender Pay Gap Reporting
• Gig Worker
• GINA - Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
• Glass Ceiling

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