Workplace Debate Episode 66: Is it better for salaries to be transparent or kept private? (Plus 3 for participating in the reply...
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This post was last edited by Ruan Zhonghua on 2015-10-12 at 19:42. Workplace Debate Episode 66: Is it better for salary payments to be transparent or kept private? There has long been debate over whether salaries should be kept confidential or made public. Some believe that maintaining secrecy is important, as it helps preserve relative fairness and creates a more harmonious organizational atmosphere ； Others believe that transparency is better, as absolute secrecy is impossible to achieve; the more things are kept secret, the more suspicion among employees arises, which can affect work performance. It’s better to be transparent instead. Pro argument: Transparency is beneficial; it motivates employees to improve their professional skills, giving them the drive to advance and increasing their enthusiasm for work. Opposing view: Secrets have their advantages; when salaries are too clear, competition among employees increases, dissatisfaction grows over time, and morale drops even further. Important notes for participation: 1. You can directly support either the pro or con viewpoint. Feel free to reply and share your own opinions. 2. It is possible to refute the views expressed on a particular floor or add one’s own opinions. 3. When participating, examples can be given, but it is not allowed to attack others or mention third-party companies, in order to avoid unnecessary trouble. A little promotion: —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— This is an event for colleges and universities; please participate actively and show your support! Lots of activities, lots of rewards! ! ! What are you waiting for? Go sign up right away! ! ! ! Participation address link: http://bbs.hcbbs.com/thread-1432796-1-1.html (from Haichuan Forum)
Salaries definitely need to be kept private! Often, people think of themselves as top performers and indispensable members of the company, but what do leaders and actual work situations think? Salaries are kept private, but things like overtime pay should be transparent. What if it’s transparent, and as a graduate you earn more than experienced workers? What do you do then? You work yourself to death every day, while the old workers just sit there reading newspapers – what’s supposed to be done?
This post was last edited by Ruan Zhonghua on 2015-10-12 at 16:13. In reality, it’s not truly private – many people still discuss salary matters among themselves
Discussing it privately is one thing, but it’s not right to take it to the company. If companies disclose salary information, wouldn’t the HR department be busy dealing with this every day?
It’s usually private, right? Not discussed internally, and no communication with the outside world. Both privacy and openness have their flaws~~~~~~~~~~~
It’s inevitable that some information will make its way to the company; you’re referring only to companies, but this isn’t necessarily the case for administrative institutions.
Indeed, there are defects in everything; nothing is absolute. But if there is a clear and authoritative system for wage payment, then no matter what method is used at present, transparency will ultimately be achieved.
Spreading rumors is one thing, but going to the company to argue is another entirely. In administrative and public institutions, salaries are transparent, but what about gray income? :shut up:
People have too many opinions; it’s hard to say which one is better – each has its advantages and disadvantages...
Of course, it’s much more private. . . Everyone wants to know others’ salary levels. If this information is made transparent, those with lower salaries will surely lack motivation to work and will ask their managers for a raise. . If the salary really is increased, won’t others notice that they’ve gotten a raise while one hasn’t? One will also lose motivation. . It’s such a vicious cycle. . . Moreover, salaries are definitely different, as abilities and efficiency vary. . But if everyone thinks they are the most capable and efficient, they will demand the highest salary. Once it becomes clear, do you find that you’ve done a lot of work yet end up with less than others? I won’t work hard next month. . .
Regarding the original salary, it is explicitly stipulated that discussions about salary are prohibited. Have the discussion on a small scale; definitely don’t let HR get involved. If HR finds out, they will ask you with whom you had the discussion, and both of you will be in trouble. . .