Pay Transparency & ESG advisory

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What is pay transparency advisory?

Pay transparency advisory helps organisations prepare for and comply with the EU Pay Transparency Directive, while building fair and clear pay practices. We support you with regulatory compliance, pay gap analysis, Equal Pay Certification and the strategic transformation of pay structures and culture, with practical HR solutions that go beyond box-ticking.

Our services

1. Pay Transparency & ESG compliance

Be audit-ready and stay ahead of market changes.

We support you in aligning with the latest EU directives on sustainability and pay transparency:

Readiness assessment We review your current practices and identify gaps through a readiness assessment.

Recommendations report We deliver a clear, concrete action plan to close the gaps and reduce risk.

Dashboard and GPG analysis  We calculate the pay gap between women and men (GPG), interpret the results and create visualisations tailored for internal and public reporting.

Implementation support We provide hands-on support to carry out the alignment plan and ensure traceability.

2. Equal Pay Certification

Demonstrate fairness and build trust.

Fair compensation is no longer just an ethical choice. It is a growing expectation from talent, investors and regulators. The Equal Pay Certification, developed by the EQUAL-SALARY Foundation and supported by our team, is more than a label. It is a credible confirmation of your commitment to fairness, transparency and an inclusive employer brand.

As an accredited partner of the EQUAL-SALARY Foundation (the global certification body based in Switzerland), we are authorised to carry out the audits required to obtain this internationally recognised certification.

The certification process in 2 stages:

• Stage 1 – confidential pay analysis: assessing pay data against rigorous statistical standards, confirming that gender-based pay differences fall within accepted limits.
• Stage 2 – on-site review: independent auditors from Forvis Mazars assess how equal pay principles are embedded in leadership, HR practices and employees’ day-to-day experience.

Benefits for certified companies

• Global recognition that can be promoted internally and externally
• Valid for 3 years
• 2 monitoring audits during the validity period

Equitable compensation design

Be fair, transparent and compliant.

A solid pay framework is not built in isolation. It is the result of a well-integrated strategy. We work alongside organisations to lay the foundations of a coherent and fair system, tailored to both internal realities and market requirements.

Job evaluation system Designing a gender-neutral system that applies across all levels and roles.

Salary architecture A clear salary grid that reflects internal equity and takes market realities into account.

Integrated pay policies Developing a coherent approach that covers base salary, variable pay and benefits.

Bonus policy review Aligning reward practices with sustainability and DE&I principles.

These components build a fair and resilient reward system that supports legal compliance, employee trust and long-term performance.

Workforce upskilling

Empower your people and accelerate change.

An effective pay strategy is only as strong as the people behind it: those who understand it, communicate it and apply it every day.

We offer training and communication services that support cultural transformation and companies’ ESG objectives:

Pay management training Courses for HR and managers to communicate pay decisions with confidence.

Pay communication & transparency  Communication strategy and co-creation of internal and external messaging that reflects company values and meets legal requirements.

DE&I and ESG compliance courses Preparing HR teams to manage complex regulations in the areas of equity and inclusion.

Anti-harassment & inclusion courses Promoting inclusive behaviour and a safe, respectful working environment.

Because even the best policies only drive change when people truly take ownership of them.

ESG governance setup

Lead with purpose and govern with clarity.

Embed ESG principles into your leadership framework and align governance with long-term sustainability objectives.

Integrating ESG into HR strategy Aligning ESG objectives with the workforce, pay systems and organisational culture.

Setting up the governance structure Clearly defining roles, responsibilities and decision-making processes.

Executive-level ESG KPIs Performance metrics linked to real business impact.

Cultural integration Supporting the shift in mindset needed to bring ESG principles to life.