Guide
Navigate gender equality action plans with confidence
The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces a new duty for large employers to publish action plans addressing gender equality. Are you struggling with how to start?
Did you know action plans are no longer optional?
The Government is intervening to ensure organisations don’t just report the gender pay gap, but actively close it. To stay ahead of the 2027 mandate, you must transition from passive data collection to a strategic, board-ready roadmap. Follow our four-step guide to preparing for gender equality action plans.
- Timings: Map your critical reporting deadlines for 2026 through to 2028
- Action plan format: Understand how to integrate your plan into the gender pay gap reporting service
- Understanding the drivers of pay gaps: Identify the specific interventions such as pay transparency
- Taking steps to close the gap: Go beyond minimum requirements to build a plan that tracks progress and delivers ROI
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