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QBE’s Lees on how supporting dads can close the gender pay gap

Nikki Lees, QBE

View from the Top: Nikki Lees, people director for culture and employees experience at QBE European Operations, believes increased paternity leave is key to closing the gender pay gap.

I recently read UK women aged 40 and older will not experience the closure of the gender pay gap until after they reach state pension age.

Mandatory pay gap disclosure has been an effective motivation

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