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Pay transparency has moved from a nice-to-have to a business priority, even though the topic leaves people feeling uncomfortable about sharing.
A recent change to legislation makes it unlawful for employers to require employees to keep their pay and benefits confidential, which gave workers an opportunity to discover any pay gaps or inconsistencies in salary packages without fear of retaliation.
David Lacire, a senior director at recruitment firm Robert Walters, said the change was about improving clarity, consistency and confidence in how pay decisions were made, rather than publishing the details of everyone's salary.
He said it was important for employees to understand the principles behind compensation, such as how roles were valued, how progression worked, and how pay was reviewed.
