Gender Pay Gap and Diversity Strategy Report

This report outlines the gender pay gap and diversity strategy at Softwire for the years 2023 and 2024. It presents data on the representation of women across various pay quartiles, noting a company-wide increase in female representation to 39%. The report details the promotion rates of women and highlights a retention rate of 97% year-on-year. It acknowledges the shortfall in meeting gender diversity goals for the 2023 entry-level developer intake and describes updated recruitment strategies aimed at achieving a more balanced gender split in 2024. The report also discusses the narrowing of the gender pay gap, with median hourly pay gap figures decreasing from 26% to 19%. Furthermore, it outlines initiatives such as the TechSwitch bootcamp and mentoring programs aimed at improving diversity in the tech sector, particularly in leadership roles. The report emphasizes the importance of community support and inclusive policies in retaining diverse talent at Softwire.