Many key workers, mainly but not exclusively in the NHS, are running significant risks of being infected with the Covid-19 … Continue reading “Covid-19, pay stuctures and compensating differentials: why we need greater wage flexibility”

The government’s response to the Taylor Review seems, thankfully, to have avoided serious changes to the status of gig economy … Continue reading “The ‘Quality Work’ agenda: beware unintended consequences”

The Guardian has recently published data on the gender pay gap in different parts of the Civil Service. Despite the … Continue reading “The gender pay gap is explained by free choices and compensating differentials”

The gender pay gap continues to attract passionate attention on both sides of the Atlantic. It has been known for … Continue reading “As women enter an occupation, average pay falls. Sexism? No. Just supply and demand”