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Annie Caley-Renn

Annie Caley-Renn

B2B content writer working primarily in recruitment, HR, HRTech and internal comms.
Beyond the Minimum: 10 Reasons to Pay a Living Wage
Compensation
Beyond the Minimum: 10 Reasons to Pay a Living Wage

Paying a living wage isn’t just ethical, it’s smart business. Discover 10 reasons why more companies are making the shift in 2025 and beyond.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Gender-Neutral Job Ads
Recruitment
Everything You Wanted to Know About Gender-Neutral Job Ads

Learn how to write gender-neutral job ads, and why it matters for better hiring, DEI outcomes, and compliance with the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

How Countries Are Implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive [Updated August 2025]
EU Pay Transparency
How Countries Are Implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive [Updated August 2025]

We’ve put together this article to help you keep track of the new rules as they emerge in each one of the EU’s 27 member states — we’ll keep it updated as we learn about new legislation.

The Sliding Scale of Pay Transparency: Finding the Right Level for Your Business
EU Pay Transparency
The Sliding Scale of Pay Transparency: Finding the Right Level for Your Business

The simple answer is, it’s different for everyone. The right approach for your organisation depends on your industry, company size, culture, strategy and more. Keep reading for help finding the sweet spot for your business. 

What is Multiple Variable Regression Analysis? (And Why It Matters in 2025)
EU Pay Transparency
What is Multiple Variable Regression Analysis? (And Why It Matters in 2025)

It’s a straightforward tool that can help you cut through the noise and understand what’s really driving pay at your organisation. Read on to find out what you need to know.

Beyond the Gender Pay Gap: Intersectionality and Pay Equity
Pay Equity
Beyond the Gender Pay Gap: Intersectionality and Pay Equity

In this article, we'll explore how these intersecting identities shape pay equity, and why a one-size-fits-all approach isn’t enough to tackle pay discrimination. 

Understanding Job Evaluation (And its Impact on Fair Compensation)
Compensation
Understanding Job Evaluation (And its Impact on Fair Compensation)

With the EU Pay Transparency Directive just around the corner, fair and equitable compensation has never been more important. Keep reading to the end to find out how job evaluation can help you meet the directive's demands. 

3 Approaches to Global Compensation (With Pros and Cons)
Compensation
3 Approaches to Global Compensation (With Pros and Cons)

In this article, we’ll break down three common approaches to global compensation, explore the pros and cons of each, and help you decide what’s right for your business.

Designing a Performance Rating Scale for Fair Pay
Compensation
Designing a Performance Rating Scale for Fair Pay

In this article, we’ll walk through some of the most common types of performance rating scales companies use to evaluate employees. We’ll also explore the process of creating a scale that encourages fairness and paves the way for equitable and transparent compensation. 

Defining Work of Equal Value: Why Job Titles Are Not Enough
EU Pay Transparency
Defining Work of Equal Value: Why Job Titles Are Not Enough

In this article, we’ll discuss why relying on job titles alone is not enough to comply with the directive, and what employers should do instead. 

Pay Transparency for Jobseekers: What Employers Need to Know
Recruitment
Pay Transparency for Jobseekers: What Employers Need to Know

If this is new territory for you, don’t worry: this article covers everything you need to know about salary transparency for jobseekers, including what you’ll need to share, when to share it and how to stay compliant. 

What Is a Merit Matrix? Definition, Pros and Cons
Compensation
What Is a Merit Matrix? Definition, Pros and Cons

With a merit matrix, employees who are currently positioned towards the bottom of their salary band will receive larger percentage increases than those who are already at the top, helping to close pay gaps and standardise pay across the organisation.

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