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22.10.19

We have to stop the demonisation of ‘unskilled’ immigration

Policymakers' hero worship of "skilled" immigration has failed - blog by HPC Executive Director, Luke Hildyard for Left Foot Forward Future immigration to Britain will be governed by an “Australian-style points-based immigration system” that prioritises…

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03.10.19

Is the Thomas Cook boss right to defend his high pay?

Is Peter Fankhauser, boss of now-collapsed Thomas Cook, right to defend his high pay and bonuses? NO, says Ashley Walsh, head of policy and research at the High Pay Centre. Thomas Cook failed because it…

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02.10.19

Should the tapered annual allowance for tax on pensions be abolished?

Should the tapered annual allowance for tax on pensions be abolished? No – Luke Hildyard is director of the High Pay Centre. Calls to scrap the pensions allowance taper are hopelessly naive and completely out…

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02.10.19

What next on top pay? Reflections on recent trends in executive pay

Against the backdrop of a fall in CEO pay, our expert panel discussed the implications On 18 September 2019 we held an event in the House of Commons to discuss the findings of the annual…

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04.09.19

Britain’s housing crisis: CEOs at house building companies earning mouthwatering sums

Research shows scale of pay inequality in the housebuilding industry The scale of Britain's housing crisis is well-documented, yet our biggest property development firms and the executives running them continue to prosper despite the country's…

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29.08.19

The average CEO-worker pay ratio is down – so are shareholders winning the debate?

The average CEO-worker pay ratio is down – so are shareholders winning the debate against excessive pay? Ashley Walsh, head of policy and research at The High Pay Centre, says NO. Shareholders aren’t just losing…

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20.08.19

Pay for CEOs of UK’s biggest companies falls by 13%

Investor stewardship and concerns about inequality are beginning to register - but economic inequalities persist as CEO's continue to enjoy pay awards 117 times larger than the average worker An annual assessment of FTSE 100…

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16.08.19

What next on top pay? Reflections on recent trends in executive pay

Wednesday 18 September 20199:30am House of Commons Room A 1 Parliament Street London SW1A 0AA Executive pay levels continue to be a source of major controversy and a priority concern for policymakers. In the past…

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23.07.19

With Boris backing them, bankers are more brazen than ever

Boris has boasted that he stuck up for bankers more than anyone - blog by HPC Head of Policy and Research, Ashley Walsh, for Left Foot Forward. The bankers are revolting. Again. Standard Chartered has…

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01.07.19

Women at work – designing a company fit for the future

New report by HPC founder Deborah Hargreaves asks what corporations would look like if designed from a woman's perspective A new report out by HPC founder and board member Deborah Hargreaves imagines a 'feminine corporation'…

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30.05.19

Top Dogs and Fatcats: the debate on high pay

Wednesday 8 May 20196:00pm Institute of Economic Affairs 2 Lord North St, Westminster, London SW1P 3LB We were delighted to be asked to contribute to a new book on top pay published by the Institute…

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29.05.19

Women at work – designing a company fit for the future

Wednesday 3 July 20198:30am House of Lords Committee Room G (entrance via Black Rod's Garden entrance - RSVP and identification required)London SW1A 0PW Working patterns and career structures have been set up by men to…

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29.05.19

Where is the ‘social’ wellbeing in ESG reporting?

HPC Head of Policy and Research, Ashley Walsh, blogs on the quality of workforce disclosures among FTSE 100 firms. Industry evidence and academic research suggest that the long-term success of a company depends on its…

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13.05.19

Top Dogs and Fatcats: the debate on high pay

High Pay Centre essay featured in collection published by the Institute of Economic Affairs think tank We were delighted to be asked to contribute to a new book on top pay published by the Institute…

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02.05.19

Gender pay reporting highlights outdated business practices

To cut the gender pay gap, we need to be open to different types of working, and reduce inequality between high and low earners more generally. HPC Director Luke Hildyard writes for Left Foot Forward…

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02.05.19

The myth of shareholder stewardship

new HPC analysis shows investors are not interested in tackling inequality and excessive executive pay Measures introduced by the coalition government giving shareholders the power to tackle excessive executive pay have flopped, according to HPC…

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23.04.19

Remuneration Committees are ripe for reform

Pay setting committees have failed to address stakeholder concerns about executive pay practices. There should be an explicit mandate to deliver fairness and proportionality, with workers given a voice in the process. HPC Director Luke…

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18.04.19

Hidden Talent Part 2 launch: has workforce reporting by the FTSE 100 improved?

Tuesday 2 April 20198:30am Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association24 Chiswell StreetLondon EC1Y 4TY Speakers: Caroline Escott - Policy Lead: Investment and Stewardship, Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (Chair) Ashley Walsh - Head of Policy and Research,…

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