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A Guide to the EU Pay Transparency Directive

June 25, 2025eGuide
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Download our 2025 eGuide to ensure full compliance by June 2026

Starting June 2026, organizations across the EU must comply with sweeping new pay transparency and equity regulations. Our new and updated eGuide gives you the clarity, strategies, and tools you need to act now—before it’s too late.

What you’ll learn

In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover:

  • What the EU Pay Transparency Directive requires—both now and in 2026.
  • How to meet pay transparency and equity obligations.
  • What to do if your company has a gender pay gap.
  • Steps to prepare for internal and external reporting.
  • What happens when the adjusted pay gap is 5% or more.
  • How beqom can support your compliance journey.

Who should read this guide

This guide is essential for:

  • HR and compensation leaders.
  • Legal and compliance teams.
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) officers.
  • C-level executives responsible for workforce strategy.

Whether you're just starting or already planning your compliance roadmap, this guide will help you prepare confidently and proactively.

Why it matters

The Directive isn’t just a legal change—it’s a catalyst for meaningful equity. Companies that comply effectively will not only avoid penalties but also:

  • Strengthen employee trust.
  • Improve gender equity and inclusion.
  • Enhance their employer brand across Europe.

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