Watch the webinar recording launching the updated EU-wide guidelines on gender-neutral job evaluation and classification. 

This update of the EU-wide guidelines is developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) and the European Commission, in the context of Article 4 of the EU Pay Transparency Directive 2023/970. The updated guidelines are structured as a practical step-by-step toolkit on gender-neutral job evaluation and classification.

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What you will learn

During this two-hour webinar, you will:

  • Learn what is gender-neutral job evaluation and classification 
  • Understand the toolkit’s role in supporting the implementation of Article 4 of the Pay Transparency Directive 
  • Explore the toolkit’s structure, including ten practical tools tailored to different users and organisational sizes
  • See demonstrations of the tools and templates 
  • Ask questions and engage with experts

This webinar is relevant for:

  • Employers from all sectors and sizes (private, public, micro, small, medium, large)
  • Business owners, human resources professionals and pay specialists
  • Trade unions and workers’ representatives
  • Employer organisations and business associations
  • Policymakers at the EU and national levels
  • Equality bodies
  • Gender equality experts, practitioners and civil society organisations

The webinar is in English.


Agenda

Moderator - Georgie Bradley, Spokesperson, EIGE
CET 10:00
Introduction and opening remarks
  • Maruša Gortnar, Head of Research and Policy Support Unit, EIGE
  • Pinuccia Contino, Head of Gender Equality Unit, European Commission
CET 10:10
From principle to practice: Why gender-neutral job evaluation is key to equal pay 
  • Agnieszka Bielska Decugniere, Equal Pay Team Leader, European Commission

CET 10:20

Building successful organisations: Why gender-neutral job evaluation and classification pays off   
  • Marianna Baggio, Research Officer, Eurofound 
CET 10:30
Overview of the updated EU-wide guidelines on gender-neutral job evaluation and classification   
  • Elena Anchevska, Gender Mainstreaming Researcher, EIGE 
CET 10:40
Interactive activity and walkthrough of the tools 
  • Giovanni Razzu, Independent Expert 
  • Helga Björg Ragnarsdóttir, Independent Expert

CET 11:35 - Q&A session

CET 11:55 - Closing remarks