Validated Tool for EDGE Certification

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Why Pihr Partners with EDGE

At Pihr, we believe that credible pay equity work must be built on robust methodology and independent verification. As regulatory pressure and stakeholder expectations increase, organizations need more than internal analysis — they need results that are defensible, transparent, and aligned with trusted external standards.

EDGE is a globally recognized certification framework for workplace diversity, fairness, and inclusion. Partnering with EDGE allows Pihr to support organizations with pay equity analysis that meets the methodological expectations used in certification audits, while remaining scalable across complex structures and geographies.

What the Partnership Enables

The Pihr–EDGE partnership is designed to make credible pay equity work more efficient and actionable for organizations.

• Independently validated pay equity analysis aligned with EDGE requirements
• A strong methodological foundation for EDGE Certification audits
• Reduced duplication by using one analysis tool across compliance and certification processes
• Greater confidence in internal decision-making and external communication

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Independently Validated Methodology

Before formalising the partnership, Pihr’s pay equity methodology underwent a comprehensive independent validation against the EDGE Pay Equity Analysis Methodology. The review assessed the full analytical chain, including data inputs, dependent and explanatory variables, regression models, calculation logic, statistical significance testing, and outputs.

Pay equity analysis conducted using Pihr aligns with the methodological requirements that EDGE auditors verify during certification audits.

For organisations using Pihr, this means their pay equity analyses are already aligned with EDGE’s expectations—providing a head start toward certification and stronger assurance for compliance and governance.

Beyond Pay Equity

While pay equity is a core pillar, EDGE Certification takes a broader view of workplace fairness. Organizations are assessed across four areas:

• Representation at all levels of the organisation

• Pay equity

• Policies and practices supporting fair career flows

• Inclusive culture, based on employee perceptions

This holistic framework supports sustained, measurable progress in workplace fairness.

What This Means for You

Together, Pihr and EDGE provide a more efficient and defensible path to credible pay equity and certification readiness. Organizations can rely on validated analysis to reduce duplication and strengthen trust with employees, regulators, and external stakeholders.