Are you leading the charge on pay transparency at your company? Need to quickly get up to speed on the essentials? Whether it’s decoding the EU Pay Transparency Directive, building a business case that wins your CEO’s support, or finding practical tips and tools for compliance, we’ve got you covered.

Here’s our curated list of must-have resources to help you get pay transparency right.

Context: Understanding EU Pay Transparency - the Big Picture

Before jumping into the nuts and bolts of implementation, it’s good to understand the broader context. This infographic gives a clear snapshot of the state of gender pay in Europe and why more transparency is deemed necessary.

Directive 101: Getting Up to Speed on the EU Pay Transparency Directive

A new directive is on the horizon - are you prepared? If not, don’t worry. We’ve gathered some excellent explainer resources to help you get up to speed. Start with this insightful 12-minute podcast that breaks down the EU Pay Transparency Directive for employers. Or if you prefer a quick read, take a look at our employer guide to the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive.

Building A Pay Transparency Plan

Wondering how to turn all this information into action for your company? Anita Lettink’s book Equal Pay for Equal Work provides an excellent step-by-step guide with case studies and actionable insights.

Winning Executive Buy-in: The Business Case for Pay Transparency

Without leadership support, your pay transparency project will stall. Josh Bersin’s The Definitive Guide to Pay Equity lays out the strategic benefits to make your case, while Harvard’s Zoe Cullen answers key questions in her study, Is Pay Transparency Good? She highlights how transparency affects pay levels and negotiations, offering valuable insights to prepare for those high-stakes leadership conversations.

We’ve distilled these resources and more into The Case for Pay Transparency: 5 Business Benefits CEOs Can’t Ignore—your go-to guide for persuading your executive team.

Job Architecture: Laying the Groundwork for Pay Transparency

If you’re embarking on a job architecture project for the first time or refining your existing structure, it’s worth taking a look at this annual survey by Deloitte on Global Job Architecture Practices. Or take a look at our job architecture articles - one on key stumbling blocks and one on getting job architecture frameworks right for EU pay transparency legislation.

Pay Gap Reporting and Analysis

Ready to dig into the data? This podcast by Josh Bersin does a great job of walking through a pay equity analysis and explaining step by step what is involved. 

Remedying Pay Gaps: Real-World Strategies

McKinsey’s Women in the Workplace 10th Anniversary Report, published in collaboration with Leanin.org includes a useful chart showing which practices are employed at companies that are making the biggest strides in advancing women. Use it as inspiration for shaping your own strategy and to reduce any gender-based pay gaps so you can meet your pay transparency obligations.

Pay Transparency Upskilling and Networking: Where to Learn More

Looking to deepen your understanding of pay transparency? These communities and resources provide valuable content and networking opportunities:

Open Org. For stretched HR teams in startups and scale-ups, Open Org is a fantastic community for advice, resources, and culture-building strategies. Become a member for tools that help design and manage transparent workplaces, and follow co-founder Adam Horne on LinkedIn for fresh insights.

Hacking HR. A global HR community offering crash courses, in-depth training, and networking opportunities. We recommend their deep-dive articles on pay gap causes and strategies to tackle them.

Staying Up to Date: Tracking Legislation and News

If your company operates across multiple EU states, you'll want to track national legislation as it rolls out. Law firm Linklater’s EU Pay Transparency: Implementation Tracker is a great way to stay informed as new legislation comes into effect.

You may also want to subscribe to Rachel Gibbs’ newsletter. A compensation and benefits specialist, she provides expert answers to tough questions on pay transparency.

A final thought

Because pay transparency projects are so far-reaching, they can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. But, with the resources in this article, we hope you can access all the support you need to drive your project to a successful conclusion. 

Don’t forget - you can also follow me on LinkedIn or subscribe to newsletter, The Pay Transparency Playbook, for a regular dispatch of the best frameworks, tools, updates and events to help you get EU pay transparency right at your company.