Plugging the gap: Ikea reveals gender pay divide at UK operation

Ikea has revealed the gender pay gap across its UK operation, reporting men earn more in its retail sector but women come out on top on the distribution side of the business. The median gender pay gap is 6.9 per cent in men’s favour for retail, but 0.9 per cent towards women in distribution. The two sides of the business are registered as separate entities in the UK, according to a spokesperson. The report’s authors said more men occupied senior positions in store and country management level, which falls under retail.