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Highberg EU Pay Transparency Directive Benchmark- (2025)

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October 9, 2025
Highberg EU Pay Transparency Directive Benchmark- (2025)

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (EUPTD) is reshaping how organizations manage and communicate pay fairness across Europe. To help employers prepare, Highberg conducted a benchmark study among 112 large organizations in the Netherlands, Europe, and beyond.

This report provides key insights into: levels of organizational readiness and compliance, main challenges and opportunities of the EUPTD and practical steps to achieve sustainable compliance.

Download the full Benchmark report here
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