Equity Remediation — phased approach
A practical guide to identify pay outliers and plan budget-aligned remediation.
Equity Remediation — phased approach
Analyst Team
• Jun 12, 2025 • 12 pages • PDF
This guide walks HR and People teams through a repeatable remediation process: identify cohorts, quantify cost, prioritise fixes and monitor outcomes. Practical templates and a sample cost model are included.
Key takeaways
- How to detect cohort-level pay outliers using simple filters.
- Phased remediation options mapped to budget windows.
- Communication templates for leadership and impacted employees.
Before
Ad-hoc fixes, reactive
After
Phased, costed remediation
Outcome
Fewer disputes; offers in-band
Excerpt — Organisations that followed the phased model were able to execute remediation across priority cohorts within 2–3 quarters, keeping annual budget impact within forecasted limits.