Carrie Gracie has stepped down as the BBC's China Editor in protest over pay inequality

The video discusses the resignation of Carrie Gracie from her role as BBC China editor, highlighting issues of gender pay inequality. Gracie's resignation was not about her salary increase but about equal pay between men and women. The video also covers the broader issue of gender pay gaps in UK companies, with some companies paying women equally or more than men, while others have significant pay gaps. Grantray's transparency in salary disclosure is presented as a positive example. The government now requires organizations with 250 or more employees to release gender pay gap figures, pushing for greater workplace equality.

Why did Carrie Gracie resign from her position as the BBC China editor?

• She was retiring from journalism.

• She was offered a better job elsewhere.

• She wanted a higher salary.

• She was protesting against unequal pay.

What can employers use to justify differences in pay besides gender?

• Number of hours worked

• Age of the employee

• Location of the workplace

• Experience and skill set

Which companies were mentioned as paying women equally or more than men?

• Grantray and BBC

• The British Museum, Unilever, and Evans Cycles

• Phase Eight and EasyJet

• Sky News and Radio 4

What is a benefit of salary transparency mentioned in the video?

• Increased competition among employees

• Higher salaries for all employees

• Improved trust and engagement among staff

• Reduced workload for managers

What did the government require organizations with 250 or more employees to do?

• Increase salaries for all employees

• Release their gender pay gap figures

• Hire more female employees

• Provide equal bonuses to all staff