Virtual Workshop: Essential planning for the EU Pay Transparency Directive

The EU Pay Transparency Directive is coming – is your organisation ready?

In June 2026, the EU Pay Transparency Directive becomes mandatory. Join the workshop to get on track.

Stay compliant, mitigate risk, and take control. The EU Pay Transparency Directive will require organisations to act fast to avoid penalties. Join our expert-led, action-driven workshop to understand the impact, uncover risks, and develop a clear, practical compliance plan for adhering to fair pay requirements.

This training is for any organisation with operations in the EU, regardless of company size.

Identify the associated risks and challenges

Establish the foundations to building an actionable compliance plan

Learn the pillars to initiate the conversation with business stakeholders

Non-compliance comes at a cost, stay ahead of the risks before it’s too late

The EU Pay Transparency Directive is coming into force in 2026, and organisations operating in the EU must act now to ensure compliance or risk legal penalties, reputational damage, and operational disruptions.

Led by specialised EU Pay Transparency consultants, this high-impact virtual workshop will bridge knowledge gaps for you and your team to ensure your organisation stays ahead of regulatory changes with a plan of action to meet your obligations.

What to expect

Join us for a live virtual workshop (3 hours) led by Mercer subject matter experts. You can choose to attend one or more sessions that are most relevant to you

Content (included in all sessions):

Understand the Directive’s requirements and how it impacts your organisation and Total Rewards Strategy
Identify the consequences of non-compliance, including financial risks, regulatory penalties, and impact to your EVP and brand
Develop a clear, and practical compliance plan

For local markets sessions, France and Nordics:

In separately held localized sessions, content will be tailored; agendas will focus on how the Directive will impact organizations with employees operating in these markets.
France session delivered in French; Nordics session delivered in English

For EU Regional session:

Content will include a focus on the EU Directive legislation on a general, EU-wide level, and delivered in English

Who should attend

HR Leaders and Senior Managers, Head of Rewards, Compensation and Benefits Teams

Workshop Agenda topics include:

Understanding the EU Pay Transparency Directive
Identifying Risks and Challenges
What Good Looks Like: Best Practices and Exemplary Organisations
Building an Actionable Compliance Plan
Initiating Stakeholder Engagement for alignment

Available sessions

11 September 2025, Nordics, 9:30AM CET (in English)
30 September 2025; France, 9:30AM CET (in French)
4 November 2025; EU Regional, 9:30AM GMT| 10.30AM CET (in English)

Notes

Upon purchase, we will reach out via email to request the names and email addresses of those you wish to be registered for the chosen session(s).
Nearer to each session date, all participants will receive an email including a link to join via Zoom. Please check that participants can access Zoom.
Sessions will not be recorded for future access – participants will need to attend on the stated date(s) and time(s) to attend the chosen session(s).
A certificate of attendance will be issued after each session attended.

If more seats are required, please email us through the "Send us an email" link below.

What is pay transparency and why is it important?

Pay transparency is the practice of openly sharing information about compensation structures, salary ranges, and the factors that influence pay decisions. By shedding light on these previously opaque processes, organizations can empower their employees with knowledge and understanding, creating a more equitable and engaged workforce.

Learn more about Global Pay Transparency or find out more about the EU Pay Transparency Directive.