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Why — and how — employers should embrace pay transparency

Explore the impact of pay transparency on recruitment and retention strategies.

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Oct 07, 2021 • 5 min read
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Change
Culture
Organizational Alignment
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Summary

Pay transparency is becoming increasingly important as more states require wage range disclosures. Remote work has expanded the reach of these laws, pushing companies to evaluate their pay equity. Many lack a formal pay philosophy, which is crucial for transparency. A strong pay philosophy aligns with company objectives and supports DEI initiatives. This article provides steps for achieving transparency, emphasizing the role of data and senior leadership in change management. Learn how pay transparency can enhance your organization's culture and value proposition.

Takeaways

  • A clear pay philosophy is essential for effective pay transparency and equity.
  • Aligning pay practices with DEI initiatives is crucial for organizational culture.
  • Pay transparency laws are expanding, affecting recruitment and retention strategies.
  • Regular compensation reviews and open communication are necessary for sustainable pay equity.
  • Senior leadership and data-driven decisions are key to successful pay transparency.
  • Before applying pay transparency, companies try to understand what they are trying to achieve, with transparency beyond meeting a legislative mandate. Upon applying, pay transparency benefits them by enabling them to respond to current market conditions such as undeniable market pressure, and high employee turnover.
  • Introducing a pay philosophy in a company will greatly reflect pay transparency, a consistent pay philosophy gives the company and the employee a frame of reference when discussing salary in a negotiation.
  • Pay transparency is gaining considerable momentum, many companies have been compelled to take a hard look at how their organizations measure up when it comes to paying equity.

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