With the EU Pay Transparency Directive now in effect, Irish employers face significant new obligations around pay transparency, recruitment practices and gender pay reporting.

In this episode of the ThinkBusiness.ie podcast, Fredericka Sheppard, Managing Director of Voltedge Management, joins Crystel Robbins Rynne, CEO of HRLocker, to discuss what the Directive means for Irish SMEs and how organisations can prepare for the changes ahead.

The conversation explores key topics including pay structures, recruitment practices, salary transparency, performance management and the importance of documenting pay decisions.

As Fredericka explains, “This directive is really trying to bring better structure around what you pay, your pay decisions, and how you overall compensate your people.”

The discussion also addresses common concerns around employee pay requests and highlights how transparency can strengthen trust and engagement within organisations. As Fredericka notes, “Having smoke and daggers around some of these things around pay probably does not help invest in that transparent, engaged relationship with staff anyway.”

Whether you are just starting to think about pay transparency or already reviewing your pay structures, this podcast provides practical insights and guidance to help your organisation prepare for the changes ahead.

Listen to the podcast for expert insights and practical guidance on navigating one of the most significant employment law developments in recent years.