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compensation collective

Engage and grow your team with expert-guided compensation planning and leadership skills training unique to your business.

about the course

BUILD YOUR PAY EQUITY PLAN

This 12-hour online program equips participants with the knowledge and tools to review equitable compensation practices, conduct pay audits, and implement long-term strategies to sustain fair pay. Through expert guidance and real-world examples, you’ll build the skills to analyze pay data, ensure reporting compliance with BC’s Transparency Act, and take meaningful action toward lasting change.

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make progress on pay equity

  • Build knowledge of pay equity practices, from data to strategy.

  • Engage organizational leaders and champion change.

  • Develop effective communication to build trust.

  • Learn transparent data collection practices to protect employee information.

  • Apply your learning with scenarios, case studies, and practical activities.

tools & resources to support your work.

Get the tools, resources, and expert support to build an equitable and sustainable compensation strategy for your team. Join our community today.

INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO

Gain insights from HR leaders and compensation experts through their experiences.

START WHERE YOU ARE

The courses are designed to help you make progress on the parts of the process that matter most right now.

DIGITAL WORKBOOK

A personalized workbook to explore, apply, and capture your pay equity plan.

COMPENSATION TOOLKIT

A step-by-step guide to prioritizing fair pay.

COMMUNITY REFERRALS

Finding trusted experts is hard—we vet them for you.

SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY

Connect with program experts, the Minerva team, and other leaders advancing this work.

build fair pay practices

ADVANCE PAY EQUITY IN YOUR WORKPLACE

Designed for leaders, HR professionals, and finance professionals at small to medium-sized companies in British Columbia.

  • Fair compensation matters to your employees—make it a priority.

    59% of employees have researched their pay ranges, and over half of Gen Z share their compensation with colleagues. (Mercer Canada)

  • Attract top talent by strategically planning your pay.

    40% of employees are unlikely to apply for a job without compensation information in the job posting. Only 28% of employers communicate pay ranges. (Mercer Canada)

  • Employee expectations are changing. Whether you've shared salary information for years or are just starting, embracing pay equity is essential for your organization’s growth and success.

create a compensation strategy that unites your team.

A study of 448 international companies by Bersin & Associates found that the 5% with effective pay equity policies saw major benefits including:

  • 1.6x more likely to meet or exceed financial targets
  • 1.7x more likely to innovate effectively
  • 2.1x more likely to attract top talent
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helpful resources

QUICK LINKS TO REPORTS AND STUDIES

BC Pay Transparency Report

The Act mandates an annual June 1 report on gender pay gaps, trends, and non-compliance cases using the prior year's data.

Inside Employees’ Minds™

Mercer’s research study shows pay transparency benefits companies, boosting engagement for employees.

Unobstructed Journeys

This report explores leadership opportunities for women in BC and how they plan to dismantle barriers to gender equality.

frequently asked questions

HAVE QUESTIONS? WE’VE GOT ANSWERS.

  • Thanks to funding from Women and Gender Equality Canada, there is no cost to attend this program.

  • This program covers pay equity fundamentals, data collection and analysis, and building organizational commitment. It offers practical insights and real-world examples to help implement effective pay equity initiatives. The program has three course modules, and we invite you to make progress on the parts of the process that matter most for your organization right now.

  • This leadership training program equips teams with essential pay equity knowledge, data analysis skills, and strategies to foster workplace diversity, fairness, compliance, and long-term organizational success.

  • This program gives you practical, scalable solutions—focusing on small, strategic changes, financial alignment, clear communication, and how fair pay practices can give your business a competitive edge.

  • This program helps you assess readiness and identify initial steps, focusing on progress, not perfection—because simply starting the work is meaningful progress.