Video: Why performance management remains a challenge and headache

As the conversation on pay transparency intensifies, we need to dig deeper into what truly sustains the gender pay gap. It’s not just a numbers issue. It’s a structural, cultural and mindset challenge. In this thought piece, Eileen Hanna, independent reward consultant and owner of EHR Consulting, explores why fair pay requires more than good data. It demands a fundamental rethink of how we design work, value contribution and lead change.

In a fast-moving environment, building a job architecture will help ensure clarity of roles and fairness for individuals.

How can employers support women when midlife challenges such as caring responsibilities or divorce disrupt their financial wellbeing? 

Even the most generous or thoughtfully designed benefits only deliver value when employees use and appreciate them.

As businesses strive to stay agile in a hyper-competitive environment, the intersection of reward strategy and employee experience has become a critical focus.