Payroll & Reward
How can companies address pay gaps without disrupting internal morale?
Pay transparency shines a light on gaps that may have gone unnoticed before. Correcting those gaps isn’t just about adjusting numbers - it’s about how you plan, communicate, and support the process.
Can we still negotiate individual salaries under the pay transparency rules?
The short answer is yes - the Directive doesn’t ban individual salary negotiations. Employers can still adjust offers based on skills, experience, or market demand.
What’s the minimum sample size for pay gap reporting, and what if we don’t meet it?
The Directive doesn’t set a hard minimum group size for pay reporting. But the general principle is clear: avoid reporting on groups so small that individual employees could be identified.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.