The Leader's Field Notes
Insights from the field, through the lens of Novargo Ltd
Welcome to the first edition of The Leader's Field Notes
We have created this channel to keep you connected with key developments in the People, Organisation and Culture space, and to share practical tools, ideas and updates to help you tackle what remains one of the biggest challenges faced by leaders and businesses: people.
In this edition:
- we revisit the Pay Transparency Directive now that the implementation date is moving closer
- introduce nQX Value, a simple cost-effective job evaluation tool which puts you in complete control of the process
- share a few additional insights, news and resources we think you'll find useful (and worth reading).
We hope you find value in this first issue and we'd love to hear what topics you'd like us to cover in future editions.
Joshua Zammit - Founder, Novargo
Revisiting the Pay Transparency Directive
Here are some quick points about the directive which should catch your attention:
1. This is not a distant EU regulation — it will become Maltese law by June 2026.
All employers, regardless of size or past complaints, will be affected. National legislation is on its way.
2. Pay transparency will shift from ‘best practice’ to legal requirement.
Employers will need to disclose salary ranges in job adverts, respond to employee pay queries, and prove equal pay for work of equal value.
3. Gender pay gap reporting is only part of the picture.
The real challenge lies in documenting how pay decisions are made and ensuring your processes are objective, consistent, and defensible.
4. You can’t comply without structure, job evaluation is key.
The Directive implicitly requires a gender-neutral job evaluation system. If you don’t have one, it’s time to speak to us.
5. Non-compliance has real consequences.
Think reputational damage, legal liability, exclusion from public procurement, and unlimited compensation claims.
To learn more click on the button below and download our clear, plain-English guide from our publications page to help you prepare.
Product Highlight
A Smarter and Simpler Approach to Job Evaluation
nQX Value is our job evaluation system developed long before the Pay Transparency Directive made headlines but perfectly aligned with its goals. It is robust, defensible and built by professionals who understand the real-world challenges of compensation and benefits systems.
What sets nQX Value apart:
It is intuitive, easy to use and understand
The system is robust and defensible
Puts you in control to evaluate jobs independently
It is free from expensive advisory services
Flexible pricing providing both pay-per use or subscription options
Whether you are updating your pay structures or preparing for compliance, nQX Value gives you clarity and confidence without the complexity.
Contact us today to learn more how you can start using nQX Value.
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Other Field Notes
Strategy is Not Enough
Recent research argues that strategy alone is insufficient; organisations must redesign models holistically to achieve clarity, speed, skills, and commitment, thereby closing the persistent strategy-to-performance gap.
Leading at Scale: From Overload to Effective Leadership
An HBR article just published argues that a flat organisation chart may look efficient, but for senior leaders it often feels overwhelming to manage a large team. Without a clear strategy, size turns into a burden. The constant decisions and demands can be crushing. Leading at scale means changing how you lead, not just doing more. By stepping back and resetting your approach, you can move from survival mode to helping your team regain stability and grow.
The Importance of Organisational Culture
A comprehensive review of available research shows that organisational culture strongly shapes how employees work together, are managed, and deliver results. Key cultural aspects like innovation, teamwork, and involvement directly affect effectiveness. The study highlights that improving or reshaping culture can reduce inefficiency, strengthen performance, and guide future improvements in organisational success.
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Did you know...
The first CV was written in 1482 by Leonardo da Vinci when he wrote a letter to the Duke of Milan outlining his skills in engineering, invention and art.
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