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Category of workers
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What is a “category of workers,” and how should we define it for reporting?

To report meaningfully on pay gaps, employers need to group employees into “categories of workers” - clusters of roles that can fairly be compared.

16/10/2025
Equal work of equal value
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What does “equal work of equal value” mean, and how do we define it?

The Directive goes beyond equal pay for the same job. It also requires employers to ensure equal pay for different jobs that are of equal value.
 

16/10/2025
Calculate gender pay gap
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How should companies calculate gender pay gaps?

The Directive requires employers to report on both unadjusted and adjusted gender pay gaps. These two figures tell different but equally important stories

16/10/2025
What counts as pay
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What counts as “pay” under the EU Directive?

The Directive takes a broad view of pay. Base salary is only one part of the picture — employers must also include bonuses, allowances and non-cash benefits

16/10/2025
Pay Transparency Directive
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Which employees are included in the scope of the Pay Transparency Directive?

The Directive applies broadly - not just to full-time staff, but to almost anyone with an employment relationship.

16/10/2025
Pay transparency
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What is pay transparency, and what does it require under the EU Directive?

The EU Pay Transparency Directive is a new law designed to make pay across Europe more transparent, consistent, and fair.

16/10/2025
Controversial Payroll
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6 Reasons Why Conversational Payroll is the Future

Payroll may not always be the first place you look for innovation. But when you consider just how many people it touches – and how often – the case for change is clear. The process needs to be fast, accurate and secure, of course. But it also needs to feel easy, trustworthy and responsive. That’s where conversational payroll comes in. 

23/05/2025
The Reward Navigator 2024
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Where should you start with achieving pay transparency?

Getting started with pay transparency means kicking things off with clear and open communication about your reward policies. While many companies are already diving into this, there’s still plenty of room for improvement. Our research shows that fewer than two-thirds of employers are fully up-to-date on the legal rules around pay transparency, which should be the backbone of your approach. So, where does your company stand compared to the rest?

18/09/2024
The Reward Navigator 2024
Podcast

Reward | True Pay Transparency

Join us for the final episode of the Sparking Reward Navigator Podcast, where Bruce Fecheyr-Lippens, People director and Pieter-Jan Boden, Reward director delve into the intricacies of achieving true pay transparency and equity.

18/09/2024
The Reward Navigator 2024
Podcast

Reward | Flexible benefits for all

In Episode 3 of the Sparking Reward Navigator Podcast, join Bruce Fecheyr-Lippens and Pieter-Jan Boden as they delve into the importance of personalizing reward packages for employees.

18/09/2024
The Reward Navigator 2024
Podcast

Reward | Balance reward budgets

 Reward Navigator Serie 2024 draws on data from 18,000 employees and 5,118 HRDs across 18 countries, making it Europe's largest annual HR research project. This year, SD Worx researchers focused on Payroll, Reward, and Time Management, exploring how these aspects of company strategy impact both employers and employees.

18/09/2024
The Reward Navigator 2024
Podcast

Reward | Set a Reward Strategy

Tune into Episode 1 of the Sparking Reward Navigator Podcast, where our own Bruce Fecheyr-Lippens, People director and Pieter-Jan Boden, Reward director explore how SD Worx has crafted a reward strategy that not only meets but exceeds employee expectations.

18/09/2024