All it takes is one too many drinks at happy hour, or a window left open on a computer screen, for salary information to get out. So, even if your boss would prefer you keep the details of your salary hush-hush, they can’t punish you for blabbing. And, if you think your company is trying to keep salary information secret because some people are either underpaid or overpaid, you’re probably right. Making salary information public has its pros and cons. You might want to take the salary information you’ve gathered straight to the hiring manager of your dream job rather than attempt to negotiate a better salary at your current company.

Source: Huffington Post July 30, 2018 17:03 UTC