
Donna Stephenson*
In a talent market like Cyprus, especially in complex, regulated sectors like FinTech, Tech, Financial Services and iGaming, there are no quick fixes for attracting and retaining the right talent. But there is one powerful shift that’s already reshaping how competitive companies hire: salary transparency.
Why Cyprus Employers Need to Act Now
The EU Pay Transparency Directive comes into force by June 2026, requiring companies to include salary ranges in job ads and to grant employees the right to know how their pay compares to peers. But the conversation around pay transparency isn’t just about compliance, it’s about competitiveness.
Since 2021, I’ve been deeply committed to encouraging pay transparency across the business community in Cyprus….