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Taboo pay conversations

Many leaders still encourage secrecy related to compensation. 

Line managers can play an important role in changing this culture:

  • As a line manager, you are between your direct reports and the leadership team. You know how compensation and appraisal decisions influence your team's motivation and performance. 
  • A survey found that when employees understand how salary decisions are made and can freely discuss their pay, they feel valued and more likely to trust their organisation. As a manager, you can normalise these conversations by learning how to talk about them with your team.

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