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Gender-Neutral Job Evaluation and Classification

A practical step-by-step guide for small companies (5–100 employees) — with and without employee representatives. Adapted from the 2026 EC/EIGE toolkit.

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What's inside

  • Which method fits your size: graduated factor comparison (5–9) or pair comparison (10–100)
  • A 5-minute bias self-check and how gender bias enters job evaluation
  • Separate paths for companies with and without employee representatives
  • The four-factor plan: skills, responsibility, effort, working conditions
  • How to run a pair comparison and review the ranking for bias
  • Turning the ranking into 3–5 pay grades with midpoints and ranges
  • Checking bonuses, allowances and benefits for hidden gaps
  • Two worked examples of 20-employee companies

Who it's for

Founders, managers and small HR teams in companies of 5–100 people preparing for the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

FAQ

Do I need a trade union or works council to run this?

No. Where representatives exist, the criteria must be agreed with them. Where they don't, you run the process internally with direct communication to employees — the guide covers both paths.

Is the guide free?

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Is this legal advice?

No. It is informational material adapted from the European Commission and EIGE toolkit (2026) and does not replace legal advice for your company's specific situation.