The EU Pay Transparency Directive will prompt many employers to evaluate their pay structures for the first time. Organisations that cannot clearly explain the criteria used to determine pay and evaluate jobs will not be able to meet the new regulatory requirements. A pay equity analysis helps identify potential inequalities, address discrepancies on time, and prepare the organisation for the obligations set out in the Directive.
An equal pay analysis provides a clear picture of the current state of pay within an organisation, helps identify potential risks and flag areas that require closer examination. The analysis is built around two key indicators:
Equal pay analysis gives you clear answers to the questions that matter most:
Each step is designed to give your organisation clear insight, concrete findings and actionable recommendations.
We gather pay and compensation data for all employees, alongside a review of existing HR policies and documentation.
Organisations that proved pay equity
Earning the Inc.Q Equal Pay Certificate confirms our alignment with the highest international standards and demonstrates that JANAF’s compensation system is built on fair, merit-based criteria: knowledge, experience, and the responsibility each employee carries. We are proud that JANAF has successfully passed this rigorous evaluation, proving that transparent and equitable pay is achievable even within a system subject to the specific regulatory and operational requirements characteristic of companies that form part of strategic national infrastructure.
JANAF, one of the region’s key strategic infrastructure companies, has demonstrated that a transparent and equitable pay system is achievable even in highly regulated, operationally complex industries.
KONČAR D&ST is proud to be among the first companies in Croatia to receive the Inc.Q Equal Pay Certificate. This recognition confirms that our pay system is transparent and that employees are paid equally for work of equal value, regardless of gender. At KONČAR D&ST, fairness and equality are foundational principles of our organisational culture.
KONČAR D&ST has shown that industrial companies can build objective, transparent pay systems that apply equally to everyone — regardless of gender.
We are delighted to be among the first companies recognised for our commitment to pay equity. At INA, we believe equality is fundamental – and given the uniqueness of our industry, we take many steps to achieve it across all areas, including pay. The Inc.Q Equal Pay Certificate is both a validation of that commitment and an incentive to keep pushing towards a truly equitable workplace and a leading position in corporate governance.
INA, one of the region’s leading energy companies, has proven that even industries with pronounced gender-specific characteristics can build a fair, verifiable pay system.
We are deeply honored and proud to receive the Inc.Q Equal Pay Certificate, which recognizes our firm commitment to the principles of equality and transparency in how we value every member of our team. This recognition is the result of our systematic efforts to build an inclusive organizational culture where everyone has equal opportunities to grow and advance, regardless of gender or any other personal characteristic. We believe that pay equity is fundamental to sustainable business, employee wellbeing, and long-term success, and we remain dedicated to upholding the highest standards in this area.
The Financial Agency has confirmed that fairness in pay is not just an ethical imperative — it is a strategic foundation for long-term success and employee satisfaction.
The Inc.Q Equal Pay Certificate is a truly valuable recognition. It proves that we live gender equality through a transparent and fair pay system, opportunities for personal growth and development, training, and a wide range of benefits that support our colleagues at every stage of their personal and professional lives.
Solvership, an IT consultancy, has demonstrated that equal pay, development opportunities and benefits for all employees are a reality – not just a promise.
Working with the Inc.Q team was genuinely valuable. They brought expert guidance and fresh perspectives that will help us shape our next steps – from improving our performance evaluation system to developing a total rewards strategy and sharpening our focus on diversity and inclusion.
The Inc.Q Equal Pay process goes beyond a snapshot assessment – it delivers concrete insights and direction for improving reward systems, performance evaluation and DEI strategy.
We build our pay management system through annual market benchmarking of pay grades, and we address any inequalities during pay increases – with particular attention to the groups most in need. The Inc.Q Equal Pay Certificate confirms that this system genuinely works and that our commitment to equality is more than words.
Cemex Croatia has shown that a consistent, structured approach to pay management — with regular correction of inequalities — produces a system that can be independently verified and publicly confirmed.
The Equal Pay Certificate reflects our commitment to an inclusive culture centred on fairness and equality – creating a workplace where every individual’s contribution is recognised, respected and rewarded accordingly.
Micro-link has demonstrated that recognising and fairly rewarding every employee’s contribution — regardless of gender — is the foundation of a healthy organisational culture.
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