If you are a working woman in the Western world, you probably make less than your male colleagues, unless you are employed in Luxembourg or have a specific set of skills. We discussed European statistics in our previous blog post - You need to mind the gender pay gap at your workplace and how WeAreOpen can help you with it, - but what does the gender pay gap really mean? What are the historical motives behind it? Believe it or not, before the industrial era, the gaps were not as wide. What contributes to the wage discrepancies in the labour market nowadays? Contrary to the public myth, unfortunately motherhood is not the only factor that diminishes women's career prospects.

WeAreOpen’s methodology provides a comprehensive approach to fostering open, inclusive, and psychologically safe workplaces for all underrepresented communities, with a particular emphasis on the LGBTQ+ community. This methodology is organized around ten "Action Areas" that embed inclusivity into every organizational layer, from strategic planning and employee lifecycle processes to community engagement and supplier diversity. These action areas support the creation of policies, training, and leadership practices that ensure all employees, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, can participate authentically and equitably.