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Pihr is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Fair Pay Innovation Lab (FPI), creators of the UNIVERSAL FAIR PAY CHECK®, the world’s leading certification for fair pay.

A Shared Mission for Pay Equity

At Pihr, our mission is to empower companies with cutting-edge pay equity analytics that drive fairness, transparency, and compliance. Today, we are proud to share that Pihr’s technology has been officially audited by the FPI as an “Approved Tool” for pay equity analysis.

Through this partnership, Pihr’s audited platform will work seamlessly alongside FPI’s globally recognized UNIVERSAL FAIR PAY CHECK® certification process, enabling organizations not only to analyze and improve pay equity, but also to gain an independent, globally trusted quality seal.

Together, we provide organizations with a powerful end-to-end solution:

• Pihr’s audited technology delivers advanced, reliable pay equity analysis across industries, geographies, and organizational structures.
• FPI’s certification process provides independent verification and the UNIVERSAL FAIR PAY CHECK®, a globally recognized quality seal that ensures compliance with current and future legal requirements.

“Being recognized as an Approved Tool by FPI validates the quality and impact of our platform,” said Magnus Drogell, Founder & CEO of Pihr. “This partnership underscores our shared commitment to helping organizations meet compliance requirements and achieve lasting improvements in fairness, transparency, and trust.”

Henrike von Platen, FPI CEO, said: 'Fair pay is gaining momentum. Every new audited partner strengthens the global movement toward fairness, transparency and accountability. Our collaboration with PIHR reflects a shared commitment to measurable change and fair leadership. Together, we are expanding the reach of fair pay certification and setting new standards for equity in the workplace. At FPI, we follow one clear ambition: to reduce pay gaps to zero - sustainably, measurably and globally.'

About the UNIVERSAL FAIR PAY CHECK®

The UNIVERSAL FAIR PAY CHECK®, developed by the FPI Fair Pay Innovation Lab, was closely examined by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The globally unique certification is recognized as a certification trademark since May 2022 to guarantee the properties of goods or services and to identify the mark as a quality seal with guaranteed properties.

The UNIVERSAL FAIR PAY CHECK® is trusted by companies of all sizes and industries, it empowers organizations worldwide to ensure equitable compensation for all employees - regardless of location, size, or structure.

Why This Partnership Matters

This collaboration enables organizations worldwide to:

• Leverage Pihr’s audited technology for accurate, scalable, and trusted pay equity analysis.
• Achieve FPI’s global certification, demonstrating leadership in fair pay.
• Meet evolving regulatory requirements while strengthening their employer brand.

Together, Pihr and FPI are making it easier than ever for companies to move from pay equity analysis to getting fair pay certification, reinforcing their dedication to fairness, transparency, and global standards in compensation.