With about two months left until the UK gender pay gap reporting deadline, research from Fujitsu showed that 90% of companies are yet to publish their figures.

Guidelines from the UK government website states that organisations with 250 employees or more must report on their gender pay gap by 30 March 2018 while businesses and charities must publish by 4 April each year. The guidelines also cover deadlines for agency workers and self-employed.

“With the deadline for companies to publish their gender pay report fast-approaching, it's concerning that over 90% of companies are yet to release their figures,” Sarah Kaiser, Diversity and Inclusion lead for Fujitsu EMEIA, (Europe, Middle East, India and Africa) said. “Creating a collaborative environment which is open to different ideas, perspectives and styles of thinking is crucial for any business.”

Kasier added that “there needs to be a collective effort to encourage more women into the IT industry, where they can enjoy rewarding, creative and flexible careers.”