We are working across government and with representative bodies to address the gender pay gap in different public sector workforces.<\/p>
This includes supporting the Department of Health and Social Care and the independent review of the gender pay gap in medicine led by Dame Jane Dacre. We are also encouraging initiatives in other public sector workforces, including policing and different parts of the education sector.<\/p>
To support all employers, we have published evidence-based guidance<\/a> on practical actions they can take to create more inclusive workplaces.<\/p>"}
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