The gender pay gap is still a pressing issue across the world; in Germany, for instance, women earn around a fifth less than men. Now, a new law has been agreed in principle by the German government that requires companies to be more transparent about equality and wages.

Gender inequality has long been present in the workplace, with the pay gap remaining a hotly debated issue. In Germany, this inequality is rife, with women still earning a quarter less than men on average, and being underrepresented among the top jobs nationwide.

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Major corporations used to have their pick of the best minds as they left university. But there's now a talent shortage, and 53% of UK workers say that no amount of money could tempt them to a company with a poor employer brand. So how can businesses build their brand to attract the best applicants?