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Gender pay gap

2020 Study into Gender Balance @NYSE, NASDAQ and FTSE.

2020 Study into Gender Balance @NYSE, NASDAQ and FTSE.

The Pay Index analysed major stock indexes to understand gender pay trends in executive ranks.

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Ontario passes gender pay transparency law  (The Star)

Ontario passes gender pay transparency law (The Star)

Bill 3 will force firms to post salary range, forbid questions on pay history, says Labour Minister Kevin Flynn.

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Silicon Valley's gender pay gap in tech is one of the largest in the US  (Statistica)

Silicon Valley's gender pay gap in tech is one of the largest in the US (Statistica)

Unsurprisingly, cities within the Silicon Valley have a considerably larger gap between men and women, ranking them even below the U.S average.

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The Pay Index

The Most Common Months to Move Jobs

The Most Common Months to Move Jobs

September is the most likely month to move jobs according to LinkedIn Data. We look deeper into our executive database to see if we see the same trend.

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Visit The Pay Index @Vault Digital Conference, October 2019

Visit The Pay Index @Vault Digital Conference, October 2019

Are you attending the Vault Digital Workplace Conference? If so, visit Stand 4 to meet The Pay Index Team and see a live demonstration of our software

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The Fastest Route to the C-Suite

The Fastest Route to the C-Suite

Our data shows that there are industry sectors and geographies where promotions to the C-Suite happen faster. We also identify an industry where it takes 3 years longer.

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Do I need to upgrade my Bachelors degree to improve my earning potential?

Do I need to upgrade my Bachelors degree to improve my earning potential?

Latest research shows you may not need to...

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Does it pay to be loyal? How does tenure impact executive compensation

Does it pay to be loyal? How does tenure impact executive compensation

Should you move roles regularly to maximise your earning potential? Find out in the latest article from The Pay Index which explores how tenure impacts executive compensation...

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Dow Jones features The Pay Index in recent Gender Pay Gap article

Dow Jones features The Pay Index in recent Gender Pay Gap article

Lucy McNulty, of the Dow Jones, drew on data from The Pay Index for her latest article titled: "The City jobs where women earn more than men."

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How did your bonus rank?

How did your bonus rank?

For most of you, bonus season is over for another year…but how do you really know if your annual bonus stacked up?

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Is your bonus in line with market expectations? View our 2019 functional breakdown

Is your bonus in line with market expectations? View our 2019 functional breakdown

Our statistics show that almost 75% have received (or are about to receive) your annual bonus. Read this article to benchmark your bonus against your global market peers.

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NEW Individual Dashboard Release

NEW Individual Dashboard Release

Immediately compare your role and comp to see what job titles, industries, company sizes and locations, pay the best for your role.

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Not working in FinTech? It pays up to 26% more according to latest data trends

Not working in FinTech? It pays up to 26% more according to latest data trends

Current data from The Pay Index shows that senior executives who work within Fintech frequently earn up to 26% more than their counterparts in other sectors – read on to see which sectors pay above the market norm…

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Senior Executives - What company size pays you the best?

Senior Executives - What company size pays you the best?

Our latest data analysis from The Pay Index highlights which company sizes pay the most for senior executives - do large pay the most? Read on to learn more…

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The Gender Pay Gap has reduced from 17.45% in March 2018 to 9.3% in September 2018

The Gender Pay Gap has reduced from 17.45% in March 2018 to 9.3% in September 2018

How have gender pay figures changed in the last six months? Find out in the latest article from The Pay Index which highlights the very latest gender pay figures for senior executives...

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The Pay Index features on The Good Web Guide

The Pay Index features on The Good Web Guide

Leading website, The Good Web Guide, features The Pay Index in an interview with one of the founding partners, James Rust.

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Top 15 cities for executive compensation – where does your city rank?

Top 15 cities for executive compensation – where does your city rank?

Latest figures from The Pay Index assessed which cities offer the greatest average remuneration packages. The figures are taken from the 15 most popular cities that are registered on The Pay Index, ranking them in order of total average compensation.

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Video Interview: The impact of technology in career decisions

Video Interview: The impact of technology in career decisions

Interview between James Rust, Managing Director and Founder Partner of The Pay Index, and Anthony Harling, Founder and Director of Not Actively Looking, addressing the impact of technology within career decisions.

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Video Interview: The importance of salary within your career

Video Interview: The importance of salary within your career

Interview between James Rust, Managing Director and Founder Partner of The Pay Index, and Anthony Harling, Founder and Director of Not Actively Looking, discussing the importance of salary within the different stages of your career.

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Visit The Pay Index at the CIPD Annual Conference & Exhibition 2018 - Stand A10

Visit The Pay Index at the CIPD Annual Conference & Exhibition 2018 - Stand A10

Attending CIPD ACE this year? If so, visit Stand A10 to meet The Pay Index Team and see a live demonstration of our unique HR Software

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What functions pay the best cash bonuses – 2018 ranking report released

What functions pay the best cash bonuses – 2018 ranking report released

In our latest data snapshot we decided to drilldown on which jobs and functions offer the best annual cash bonuses as a percentage of total compensation. Here is our 2018 ranking report...

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Will a PhD improve my earning potential?

Will a PhD improve my earning potential?

If you continue education throughout your career, will it improve your earning potential? Find out in the latest article from The Pay Index which explores how education impacts executive compensation...

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You are more likely to move jobs this month than at any other time of the year

You are more likely to move jobs this month than at any other time of the year

The period from January to March is widely regarded as the peak season for job moves. Studies across different industries and geographical regions all cite these three months as the most popular, in terms of people entering a process to explore a new role.

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Salary statistics

Pay ratio gap widens between chief executives, rank-and-file employees  (Winston-Salem Journal)

Pay ratio gap widens between chief executives, rank-and-file employees (Winston-Salem Journal)

This year, a Dodd-Frank Act rule requires corporations — for the first time — to put a number and a ratio to the compensation gap between chief executives and their median employee salary.

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Highest paying jobs

Best Paid Global CEOs in 2016 / 2017 (Bloomberg)

Best Paid Global CEOs in 2016 / 2017 (Bloomberg)

This Bloomberg article highlights the highest paid CEOs in 2016 / 2017

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Best Paid Global CEOs in 2017 / 2018 (Bloomberg)

Best Paid Global CEOs in 2017 / 2018 (Bloomberg)

This Bloomberg article highlights the highest paid CEOs in 2017 / 2018

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Floyd Mayweather Is The Globe's Best-Paid Celebrity - Statistica

Floyd Mayweather Is The Globe's Best-Paid Celebrity - Statistica

Floyd Mayweather grabs top spot with $285 million in pretax annual earnings, ahead of George Clooney...

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Juventus Sold $60 Million Of Ronaldo Jerseys In 24 Hours - Statistica

Juventus Sold $60 Million Of Ronaldo Jerseys In 24 Hours - Statistica

Turin is being gripped by Ronaldo mania. After nine years plying his trade at Real Madrid, the Portuguese superstar has made the switch to Juventus for $129.3 million...

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Ranking of the highest-paid CEOs in the United States as of 2017 (in million U.S. dollars) - Statistica

Ranking of the highest-paid CEOs in the United States as of 2017 (in million U.S. dollars) - Statistica

This graph shows a ranking of the 20 highest-paid CEOs in the United States in 2017. In 2017, Hock E. Tan, CEO of Charter Communications, was the highest-paid CEO with a total annual compensation of 103.21 million U.S. dollars.

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