Would you work for a company that paid everyone the same?
Poll: Would you work for a company that paid everyone the same?
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This is an idea I have been thinking of for a while, I am sure it would have some negative points but think that on the whole this would work, everyone works together to make sure the business succeeds and increase in profit means more pay for everyone. I know some people could in no way do this, but think the type of people that could get their head's round it would work well. Anyhow totally hypothetical question, lets see some replies!
So you're saying that no matter how hard I work, how much I shirk, how much value I bring to the business, or how much of a drain I am on the rest of my department - I get paid the same? So where, exactly, is my incentive to do anything except surf PH all day?
It's a laughably bad idea, Comrade.
It's a laughably bad idea, Comrade.
Potentially - I am not saying this would be perfect or even work I just asking for your thoughts. There would be a difference in skill levels and abilities and some people would not want to be paid the same as a administrator, but may feel happier knowing that they are on the same wage as the MD.
deckster said:
So you're saying that no matter how hard I work, how much I shirk, how much value I bring to the business, or how much of a drain I am on the rest of my department - I get paid the same? So where, exactly, is my incentive to do anything except surf PH all day?
It's a laughably bad idea, Comrade.
Just because you are paid the same does not make you immune to being sacked. Thanks for letting me know your views though!It's a laughably bad idea, Comrade.
Tom.Turley said:
Potentially - I am not saying this would be perfect or even work I just asking for your thoughts. There would be a difference in skill levels and abilities and some people would not want to be paid the same as a administrator, but may feel happier knowing that they are on the same wage as the MD.
OK, but how do you retain your MD (assuming he's competent) if he gets a better-paid job offer? If you raise his salary, you have to raise everyone else's salary at huge cost to the company. Wage costs would quickly spiral out of affordability unless you can find lots of people willing to work for the admin wage.I guess you could pay everyone the same basic salary and have a system of bonuses etc to reward some more than others, but it seems overly complicated.
musclecarmad said:
how much would you pay?
16k and you'd just get administrators as you would have no one else willing to work hard for that little money
35k and you would have everyone wanting to work there as an administrator
70k and you'd be paying everyone too much.
bad idea
This 16k and you'd just get administrators as you would have no one else willing to work hard for that little money
35k and you would have everyone wanting to work there as an administrator
70k and you'd be paying everyone too much.
bad idea
The receptionist gets paid the same as the MD? You're either going to get nobody for the roles which are key to your business because they'll be able to get much more money elsewhere, or you'll be wasting money paying receptionists ridiculous money just because you've come up with a scheme whereby everybody gets paid the same...! How long did it take you to come up with this superb idea? I'm hoping not long 
AyBee said:
edc said:
Vary it to a bonus scheme or profit share then it would work.
But then you defeat the object because the MD will still be getting a lot more than the receptionist and the receptionist will know that.
What sort of work are you implying? Regarding hands on jobs (painting, plumbing, electrics, carpentry) then a set rate for a 'skilled' man is the norm (in medium to large companies). Then other rates based on qualifications (apprentice, semi skilled, technician, supervisor) are taken into account.
I don't see it as a great idea as everyone is different, but having stages of pay is probably sensible. But then again, if you're seen as doing more or less work the company and it doesn't affect what you get from it, it will always encourage you to do the latter.
I don't see it as a great idea as everyone is different, but having stages of pay is probably sensible. But then again, if you're seen as doing more or less work the company and it doesn't affect what you get from it, it will always encourage you to do the latter.
Tom.Turley said:
I know some people could in no way do this, but think the type of people that could get their head's round it would work well. Anyhow totally hypothetical question, lets see some replies!
Probably summarised in the other posts - but it would only work if your (good) employees don't run off to your competitors - and clearly they will be tempted at some stage.My answer is no,
Because salary should be based upon the Skills, talent and work of the person, not on Age, experience and qualification.. I agree that qualification comes under sharping your skills, but today many degrees can be purchase and sold, to genuine knowledge and skills is the positive point for an employee, so salary should be given according to his work and according how he work that work.
Because salary should be based upon the Skills, talent and work of the person, not on Age, experience and qualification.. I agree that qualification comes under sharping your skills, but today many degrees can be purchase and sold, to genuine knowledge and skills is the positive point for an employee, so salary should be given according to his work and according how he work that work.
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