Founding Partners Take a Stand

The We Show the Salary campaign has welcomed major players in the publishing industry, including IOP Publishing and Emerald Publishing, as founding partners. This business-driven campaign aims to promote the inclusion of salary information in job advertisements across the UK.

Growing Support for the Pledge

Over 50 employers have already committed to the We Show the Salary initiative by pledging to disclose salary details in all their job postings. Notable supporters include Usborne Publishing, who echo the campaign’s core message. Employers, recruitment agencies, and job boards have the opportunity to join this movement by signing the pledge online.

Insights from Industry Leaders

According to Jo Tidball, campaign director, establishing inclusive workplaces begins with transparent salary information in job postings. She emphasized, “It’s really important that this happens for every single job ad.” While many publishing companies have begun to incorporate salary details, the campaign encourages wider participation from the industry.

Current Landscape of Job Ad Transparency

Recent research by the We Show the Salary campaign indicates a significant gap in salary disclosure among job listings in the UK. Key findings include:

• Only 39% of job advertisements on applicant tracking software include salary information.
• The figure drops to 37% for job postings on LinkedIn.
• Excluding recruitment agency postings, the number falls further to 27%.

Voices from IOP and Emerald Publishing

Andy Macdonald, Chief People Officer at IOP Publishing, noted, “Ensuring salary ranges feature on our job advertisements isn’t just about transparency – it’s about fairness, inclusion and making the hiring process smoother for candidates, and for us.” He advocates for the campaign, highlighting its role in attracting diverse applicants and addressing pay disparities.

Similarly, Katy Snell, People Director at Emerald Publishing, expressed pride in their partnership with the campaign. “We believe in transparency and fairness, which is why it’s crucial to include salary information in all job ads.” She stressed the benefits of salary transparency for trust-building, recruitment efficiency, and workplace culture enhancement.