You’re almost ready to submit

Now it’s about validating your targets, strengthening governance, and future-proofing your approach.

Timeline showing you are at the finalising and future proofing stage

You’re well advanced in your WGEA preparation. The next focus is validating, securing approvals, and ensuring your final targets are ready for submission. With the April–May 2026 deadline approaching, this is the time to strengthen governance, communications, and reporting systems.

Recommended next steps:

  • Finalise your three measurable targets and secure CEO and board sign-off

  • Confirm governance, accountability, and data tracking processes

  • Test systems for annual reporting and progress tracking

  • Align messaging across HR, Legal, and Comms

  • Prepare your internal launch plan and plan for submission

Download the WGEA Targets: Pre-submission To-Dos (Timeline & Checklist) for a step-by-step overview of these actions and when to complete them.

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Ideally, we recommend that you have these steps completed by:

March 2026 (recommended)

Ideally, we recommend that you have these steps completed by:

March 2026 (recommended)

Note: The above next-step due dates are recommended, not mandatory. If you’re ahead — fantastic! If you’re behind — don’t worry. Other than the final submission date, the timelines are designed to help you stay organised and maintain steady progress, not to add unnecessary pressure.

For a complete timeline of actions and checkpoints, download the WGEA Targets: Pre-submission To-Dos Checklist. It includes practical prompts to help you maintain momentum and confidence through the final phase.

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Book in your free consultation

You can book a free 30-minute session with one of our experts for tailored guidance on your organisation’s WGEA targets.

✔ Get answers to questions specific to your organisation
✔ Discuss your strategy and challenges in a confidential setting
✔ Receive practical next steps from experienced WGEA advisors

With the target deadline drawing closer, we recommend booking your preferred time slot before spaces fill up.

Free resources

WGEA Mini-Series

This five-part mini-series helps your team get ahead with clear, practical steps to prepare, engage your people, and set your 2026 targets for success.

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Gender Pay Gap Review Checklist

Use our free gender pay gap review checklist to calculate your pay gap, identify its causes, and begin to take meaningful action.

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Understanding and addressing your gender pay gap

This free guide provides a clear understanding of your gender pay gap cause and impact. This a great resource for any change-makers looking to gain company-wide support.

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WGEA Info Pack

How WORK180 can make the government-mandated Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) targets work for your business.

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WGEA’s full menu of gender equality targets

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