Following our launch as an independent entity after being acquired by Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), Vialto Partners is pleased to present our inaugural UK Gender Pay Gap Report for 2023.
Embracing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) as fundamental tenets of our organization, we align these principles with our core values and global operations. This year marks a significant milestone as we report our UK Gender Pay Gap for the first time, fully complying with the reporting requirements and including Partners who are integral members of our team. The data presented encompasses our Client Services and Functional employees in the UK.
| Hourly Pay | Bonus Pay | |
| Mean | 14.8% | 22.7% |
| Median | -3.1% | 20.9% |
Our median hourly rate does not show a pay gap for women, however our mean hourly rate and both averages for bonus pay show a gender pay gap. This gap is largely driven by pay differences at the highest senior job levels, and in particular due to a higher number of male Partners with global or regional leadership roles in this reporting period.
The Gender Pay Gap is different from equal pay, and we believe that these pay gaps do not represent pay inequity between men and women. We are fully committed to ensuring that men and women are paid the same for work of equal value.
We take pride in the gender diversity within our UK team, boasting a composition of 56% women to 44% men. This diversity extends to the highest levels of our leadership, where we achieve a near balance with 47% of our senior partners being women and 53% men.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) are foundational principles at Vialto Partners and we will continue to focus on ensuring we can attract, retain, and progress diverse talent, not only in relation to gender, but also other types of diversity.
Strategic Initiatives: Led by Sarah Mason, our UK Territory Leader, we are proactively addressing the gender pay gap. Initiatives aimed at ensuring equitable distribution of rewards, and enhancing diversity at all organizational levels, are in motion. Our focus extends beyond gender to embrace all dimensions of diversity, aiming for an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
Commitment to DEIB: Our DEIB strategy and Inclusion Communities are central to fostering a workplace where diversity is not only recognized but celebrated. Through thoughtful people policies and practices, we’re paving the way for a maximally inclusive environment, driving change within the industry.
Looking Ahead: Vialto Partners welcomes this report as a foundation for continuous improvement. Our commitment to transparency and diversity is unwavering, and we’re excited about the journey ahead. We invite our stakeholders to engage with us as we strive towards an equitable and inclusive future. This report is a stepping stone towards narrowing the gender pay gap. Through concerted efforts and a steadfast commitment to our DEIB values, we’re confident in our path forward.
For a deeper discussion on the above please reach out to:
Sarah Mason
UK Territory Leader
Olivia Clarke
EMEA HR Business Partner Leader
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Vialto Partners (“Vialto”) refers to wholly owned subsidiaries of CD&R Galaxy UK OpCo Limited as well as the other members of the Vialto Partners global network. The information contained in this document is for general guidance on matters of interest only. Vialto is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information. All information is provided “as is”, with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to warranties of performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will Vialto, its related entities, or the agents or employees thereof be liable to you or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information in this document or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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