Preparations for the EU Pay Transparency Directive

Changes are coming. You need to be ready – even if your organisation only operates in the UK

The EU Pay Transparency Directive is due to become law in member states by June 2026. The implications of these requirements in relation to recruitment practices, equal pay, salary disclosures, and other areas, call for an in-depth review of the structures and processes used to manage pay in organisations. 

Your organisation may have a lot of work to do and be at risk of non-compliance if changes are made at the last minute. 

UK-Based Organisations

Even if you only operate in the UK, the implementation of these laws will very likely shape employee expectations of greater transparency and disclosure, just as has been the case after the introduction of Gender Pay Gap reporting requirements.  

There is also the realistic prospect of the UK adopting elements of the EU Directive.  

Are you prepared to take the risk of failing to prepare? 

How it Works

Our approach focuses on raising awareness of key aspects of the requirements, identifying risks in your current approach, and developing options to address these issues. 

To do this, we:

Conduct briefing sessions with key stakeholder groups to present significant aspects of the requirements and their implications, creating momentum behind the case for change (where needed).

Review policies, structures and supporting documentation related to reward and recruitment processes covered by the EU Directive.

Interview members of the HR team and senior leaders to understand aspects of strategy, context and practice relevant to pay and reward in general.

Conduct an assessment of gaps to EU Pay Transparency guidelines.

Prepare a report with a summary of findings, outcome of the gap assessment, risks in current approach, and opportunities for change to consider.

Communication

It is important to communicate any new changes and policies so that your employees feel part of the process. This can help develop trust and a sense of purpose that leads to more engaged colleagues.

We offer different reward communications packages to suit your needs and help communicate clearly and honestly to employees.

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