KPMG in Malta, Ganado Advocates and Shireburn Software guide employers on EU Pay Transparency Directive

KPMG in Malta, in collaboration with Ganado Advocates and Shireburn Software Limited, hosted a practical session on the EU Pay Transparency Directive on Tuesday 24 March. The event provided a comprehensive view of employer obligations, and the practical steps organisations should take to ensure compliance while managing organisational impact.

The session featured a distinguished panel of speakers from across the organisations. Speakers from KPMG in Malta’s People and Change Advisory Services team included Claudine Borg Azzopardi (Partner), Nihal Moidu (Senior Manager), Sarah Farrugia (Manager), and Brett Anthony (Manager). Representing the legal perspective was Matthew Brincat (Partner) from Ganado Advocates. From Shireburn Software Limited, Gordon Penza (Product Manager) led the demonstration of the AI enabled job evaluation tool.

Attendees gained practical guidance on interpreting the legal requirements of the EU Pay Transparency Directive, along with a clear understanding of how to establish robust, defensible job categories through job evaluation. The session also explored the broader workforce and cultural implications of the EU Pay Transparency Directive on change management, equipping senior decision-makers with the insights needed to apply the Directive effectively and sustainably.

With experts in Job Evaluation, Job Categorisation and Business Change Management, KPMG in Malta’s People and Change team support clients in navigating organisational impacts of the EU Pay Transparency Directive, helping to ensure compliance while fostering fairness and strong positioning for the future. The team strengthens outcomes by designing robust job evaluation frameworks, validating and refining outputs, conducting consistency reviews with HR and Department Heads, and leading the change management and communication efforts that drive adoption, clarity and trust across the workforce.