1. Introduction

Glarm Health Care Services is dedicated to fostering a workplace that values diversity and equality. As part of our commitment to creating an inclusive environment, we recognize the significance of addressing gender pay disparities and ensuring transparency in compensation practices.

2. Policy Statement

a. Equal Pay Principle:

• Glarm Health Care Services is committed to paying employees equally for equivalent work, regardless of gender.

b. Transparency:

• We are dedicated to transparency in our pay practices, ensuring that employees understand how their compensation is determined.

3. Definitions

a. Equal Work:

• Equal work is defined as work that requires substantially similar skill, effort, and responsibility, and is performed under similar working conditions.

b. Gender Pay Gap:

• The gender pay gap is the difference between the average earnings of men and women within the organization, expressed as a percentage of men’s earnings.

4. Factors Influencing Pay

a. Objective Criteria:

• Pay differentials may be based on objective factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and performance.

b. Regular Pay Audits:

• Glarm Health Care Services will conduct regular pay audits to identify and rectify any unexplained gender pay disparities.

5. Reporting and Communication

a. Annual Gender Pay Gap Report:

• Glarm Health Care Services will annually publish a gender pay gap report, highlighting the organization’s progress in addressing pay disparities.

b. Communication:

• We will communicate our commitment to gender pay equality to all employees, clients, and stakeholders, reflecting our commitment in the UK business environment.

6. Accountability and Compliance

a. Senior Leadership Accountability:

• Senior leaders at Glarm Health Care Services will be accountable for driving gender pay equality initiatives within their respective departments.

b. Legal Compliance:

• Glarm Health Care Services will comply with all relevant UK laws and regulations regarding gender pay reporting.

7. Training and Education

a. Training Programs:

• Glarm Health Care Services will provide training programs to raise awareness about gender pay equality and unconscious bias, aligning with the UK workplace environment.

b. Education Initiatives:

• Educational initiatives will be implemented to empower employees to understand their rights and responsibilities regarding pay equality in the UK context.

8. Grievance Procedure

a. Reporting Mechanism:

• Glarm Health Care Services will establish a grievance procedure for employees to report concerns related to gender pay disparities.

b. Non-Retaliation:

• We are committed to ensuring that employees who raise concerns about pay equality will not face retaliation within the United Kingdom legal framework.

9. Review and Update

This policy will be reviewed regularly to ensure its effectiveness, and updates will be made as necessary to reflect changes in United Kingdom laws, regulations, or organizational needs.

Date of Last Update: 20 December, 2023