Read our pay transparency whitepaper

What are the success factors in implementing the EU directive on pay transparency? To answer this crucial question, gradar has conducted a study to meet organisations’ urgent need for information on pay transparency.

Study results have been revealed in this comprehensive whitepaper - giving decision-makers, HR leaders, and policy influencers a clear, actionable document to support their journey towards pay transparency.

Unique insights into rewards practices and organisations’ transparency
Strategic recommendations for organisations to improve transparency
Evidence-based resource to inform meaningful progress towards fair pay

Why have we conducted this study?

Pay transparency is no longer a distant ideal - it’s a strategic imperative. As we approach the 2026 deadline for EU member states to enact the Pay Transparency Directive, organisations across Europe are facing a moment of reckoning.

Companies are now being challenged to re-evaluate how they approach compensation practices. The conversation has shifted from if transparency should be implemented to how it can be done responsibly, effectively, and sustainably.

This study and supporting whitepaper has been conducted so we can all better understand the real-world state of pay transparency - and implement it in a way that aligns with both regulatory requirements and employee expectations.

EU Directive information

The research team

Sophie Janke

Sophie is an implementation consultant at gradar. She is an organisational psychologist and studied at the University of Sussex in preparation for this study.

Prof. Dr. Claus Vormann

Claus is a professor at the Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts. He teaches and conducts research specialising in human resource management.

Prepare for a new era of pay transparency

Read our whitepaper to discover the best approach, necessary practices and success-driving compensation strategies to help your organisation move towards greater pay transparency and compliance with emerging legislation.

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Got questions?

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