Business owners have known the value of loyalty for a long time.

Similarly,businessesalso know that employee loyalty will help a company advance.

So why then did a recent social media post on rewarding existing employees cause such a stir?

Pay compression is widening the gap between new and existing employees

Netflix increased his salary to match, a practice Sweeney has carried through at Facet.

He wrote:

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Dont punish loyal employees for sticking with you by allowing their compensation to fall behind the market.

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Seems pretty right on, right?

Well, reactions were mixed to say the least.

While loyal employees commented in agreement and praise with one eye on the rising cost of living.

That annual 3% salary bump loyal employees get if theyre lucky is hard-earned.

Resentment can fester and grow quickly in this environment.

The consequence of these elements is what labor economists call salary compression.

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