Irish postal service firm An Post has reported a below zero gender pay gap for the fourth consecutive year, as part of its ongoing commitment to equity and inclusion.
The firm’s 2024 report highlighted a -2.8% mean hourly gender pay gap in favour of females, compared to -3.8% in 2023, and a 0.7% median hourly gender pay gap, versus -2% the previous year. Its mean and median hourly gender pay gap figures for part time staff were -4.04% and -2.02% respectively, while its mean and median hourly gender pay gap figures for employees on temporary contracts stood at 5.61% and 6.19%.
An Post’s 2024 mean hourly performance-related gender bonus gap was 2.37%, while its median hourly performance-related gender bonus gap stood at 3.41%. A total of 7.44% of males and 13.43% of females received a performance-related bonus last year.
Employing more than 9,000 members of staff, An Post has seen increased female representation in senior management, rising from 34% to 47% since 2021. Within its general management group, female representation grew from 36% in 2021 to 40% in 2024, while among delivery and sorting staff it increased from 13% in 2021 to 15% in 2024. Both its upper and lower remuneration quartiles comprise 67% male and 33% female staff.
The firm’s commitments for 2025 include providing gender equality and inclusive leadership training for line managers, continuing to develop family-friendly policies, and promoting it as a great place to work for women.
David McRedmond, chief executive officer at An Post, said: “These results demonstrate our steadfast commitment to equality. We firmly believe that increasing female representation is driving significant positive change within An Post, enhancing our innovation, collaboration and overall success. Thank you to all An Post staff for their continued support and dedication.”
Eleanor Nash, chief people officer at An Post, added: “I am delighted to see our continued progress on equality for all in An Post; this is testament to our commitment to make big moves to achieve great results.”
