Aon plc, a global professional services firm, has released its 2025 Global Pay Transparency Study, revealing a significant regulatory issue: the majority of global employers remain unprepared for emerging pay transparency laws. Despite increasing regulatory pressure and evolving employee expectations, only 19% of organizations surveyed consider themselves ready for pay transparency. The study, which includes insights from over 1,400 organizations across more than 40 countries, highlights that compliance, rather than cultural integration, is the primary motivator for transparency efforts. With the EU Pay Transparency Directive set to take effect in 2026, Aon advises employers to transition from mere compliance to strategic action to avoid risks in compliance and talent management. The report indicates regional disparities, with North America showing some improvement, but significant unpreparedness persists in APAC, LATAM, and EMEA regions.