Abstract
Female chief executive officers (CEOs) of NHS foundation trusts have increased from 37% in 2012/13 to 47% in 2017/18. This paper shows that, in the five-year period analysed, the gender pay gap (GPG) has narrowed to become insignificant. The paper suggests the improvement of female presence and the narrowing of the GPG go hand-in-hand, at least for these public sector top managers. It also provides indication that the GPG is multifaceted, women may sacrifice high salaries for future financial security. Women and men could also be negotiating salaries in a different way, signalling gender traits differences.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Public Money and Management |
Early online date | 31 May 2019 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 31 May 2019 |
Research Groups and Themes
- AF Accountability Sustainability and Governance
Keywords
- NHS Foundation Trust
- CEO
- glass ceiling
- remuneration
- Gender pay gap