The EU Pay Transparency Directive is fast approaching and despite widespread confusion, it has not been delayed in Ireland. While there may be some leniency around enforcement in the early stages, organisations are still expected to take meaningful steps towards compliance before June 2026.

One of the most important (and often overlooked) elements of preparation is the implementation of a robust job evaluation framework. Without clear and defensible pay structures, employers may struggle to justify pay differences once transparency obligations come into force.

In this episode of The HR Room Podcast, we explore what HR leaders need to know about job evaluation frameworks, why they matter now, and how organisations can begin preparing for a major cultural shift in how pay decisions are made and communicated.

Joe Thompson — Head of HR Services, Insight HR

For more on this topic, register for our webinar on 26th May, where Joe will be joined by employment law expert Síobhra Rush - partner at Lewis Silkin Ireland. 

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