Comp Quick Guide: Pay transparency and communications

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June 3, 2026

EU pay transparency directive FAQs: What employers need to know before compliance begins

The EU pay transparency directive is reshaping how organizations approach pay equity, reporting, and transparency across Europe. Following Payscale's webinar with leading pay transparency experts, we've compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions from HR, compensation, and legal professionals navigating compliance. Learn what the directive requires, who it applies to, key deadlines, reporting obligations, employee rights, and practical steps organizations should take now to prepare.

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May 28, 2026

Winning over the CFO: 3 ways to convert comp from cost to catalyst

Sometimes CFOs treat compensation as a line item instead of the strategy that it is. To reframe the conversation, use fresh data, business outcomes, and continuous compensation so that it transforms from a cost to a catalyst.

Milestone: 10.2M incumbents in Peer network, June 2026 with 4,500+ organizations, 60+ countries, daily refresh, 50% growth.

May 26, 2026

Payscale Peer surpasses major milestone

The gap between when the market moves and when your data catches up is where comp teams lose. Payscale Peer, composed of real compensation records sourced directly from HRIS systems, has just passed 10 million incumbents, giving compensation professionals the ability to walk into leadership meetings with numbers they can stand behind.

May 21, 2026

The legislative lowdown: May 2026

The EU’s pay transparency rollout has hit delays, while Virginia, Maine, and Connecticut push ahead with new salary transparency laws. For employers, the message is clear: compliance timelines may shift but pay transparency expectations continue rising globally. Read more.

May 19, 2026

Why Peanut Butter Pay Increases and Job Hugging Are a Dangerous Combination

Across-the-board pay increases may feel fair, but paired with job hugging, they create hidden workforce risk. Learn what the data says and how to build a smarter salary strategy.

May 7, 2026

2026-2027 Salary Budget Survey is now open for participation

Payscale's 2026-2027 Salary Budget Survey is now open. Share your 2026-2027 pay increase plans and get free data on merit, COLA, and salary budgets.