In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Marion Devine, principal researcher at The Conference Board's European Human Capital Center, speaks with James Williams, head of global total rewards at Ericsson, about the realities of preparing for the EU Pay Transparency Directive and what it means for organizations across Europe.

They discuss the opportunities and challenges of greater pay transparency, how organizations are balancing compliance with culture change, and why manager readiness will be critical to success. The conversation also explores fairness, employee trust, pay equity, and the practical complexities of implementing transparency across multiple countries and evolving local regulations.

More from The Conference Board:

·         The Reimagined Workplace 2026

·         Reimagine 2025: Human Capital Leadership in an Era of Disruption

·         Where to Hire: Europe 2026

·         Europe's Pay Transparency Law: Companies Scramble to the Finish Line

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