With Gender Pay Gap reporting requirements expanding to mandate all companies with over 50 employees to publish gender pay gap reports for 2025, UCD Professional Academy is stepping up to support companies with a timely, expert-led webinar masterclass.
Taking place on Wednesday 28th July 2025, from 2pm to 5pm, this free online event is aimed at HR professionals, DEI leads, compliance managers, and business leaders responsible for pay reporting and employer reputation. Through this masterclass, UCD Professional Academy wants to equip Irish businesses with the knowledge, tools, and best practices needed to file and produce their reports.
Research from the European Commission shows women in the EU earn on average 13 per cent less than their male counterparts. Gender Pay Gap reporting is an important mechanism to identify, understand and address gender pay disparities within companies. This webinar, from UCD Professional Academy, will support companies to go beyond compliance and discover best practice initiatives to address identified gaps and contribute to a more equitable workplace for women and men in Ireland.
Delivering the webinar on behalf of UCD Professional Academy is Tracy O’Brien, HR Subject Matter Expert and Lecturer at UCD Professional Academy.
Speaking about the masterclass “With the requirements now expanding to companies with over 50 employees and the deadline moving from December to November, organisations must act swiftly and accurately to meet compliance standards and align with public expectations for transparency and equity. UCD Professional Academy are offering this free webinar to equip Irish corporates, and I encourage those to sign up.
The Gender Pay Gap statistics are still quite staggering, highlighting persistent disparities in pay and progression between men and women across sectors. It’s vital that employers not only meet their legal obligations but also take meaningful action to close these gaps and build more inclusive workplaces.”
Participants will gain a clear, step-by-step roadmap to compiling a legally compliant and impactful Gender Pay Gap Report. The session will provide practical guidance on identifying the right data, calculating statutory metrics accurately, and avoiding common reporting pitfalls.
Attendees will also explore how to craft a strategic narrative that supports their organisation’s employer brand. As part of the session, each participant will receive a free Gender Pay Gap Reporting Toolkit, which includes a reporting checklist, a data recording template, and a glossary of key terms to support their ongoing reporting efforts.
“This isn’t just about legal compliance, it’s about building an inclusive workplace and demonstrating accountability,” said John Delves, CEO of UCD Professional Academy. “Our masterclass aims to make the process straightforward, insightful, and action-oriented for Irish businesses.”
By attending this UCD Professional Academy masterclass, participants can gain the confidence and clarity they need to report accurately, and more importantly, to drive change.
Secure your spot here: Gender Pay Gap Reporting 2025 Masterclass
