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I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Saïm about our profession and how it’s changing. Our conversation brought forth lots of great insights, but what stood out to me the most about Saïm’s vision was the importance he places on employee and manager education.

As compensation & benefits professionals, our work isn’t just about the financial side of things. For many of us, this purely numbers-based approach is nothing more than a caricature.

Or why the ‘mobile phone effect’ won’t work much longer.

Let’s kick off this newsletter with a compensation & benefits case study.

This guide outlines how France’s existing systems will evolve under the directive and provides actionable strategies for compliance. For a broader overview of what the EU Pay Transparency Directive means for employers across Europe, see our comprehensive guide.

This guide outlines the critical changes and strategic steps for compliance ahead of the June 2026 implementation deadline.

This guide outlines the critical changes and strategic steps for employers preparing for the June 2026 implementation deadline. Understanding the fundamental principles of the EU directive provides essential context for Ireland's specific implementation approach. 

Should we be afraid of pay transparency?

I challenged one of the most commonly held beliefs in compensation & benefits circles: that managers like being able to make pay decisions for their teams.

This guide outlines the key requirements and strategic considerations for employers preparing for the June 2026 implementation deadline.

Released on March 26, 2025, this legislative proposal marks a crucial development for workplace equality in the Dutch employment landscape.

This guide provides compensation professionals with a detailed overview of Sweden’s evolving pay transparency landscape ahead of the June 2026 implementation deadline.