Wage transparency is difficult; colleagues often don’t know what others earn, leading to uncertainty and conflict.
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Many countries struggle with achieving equal pay for equal work, a goal promoted by the EU, leading to resistance against this directive in places like Austria. While workplace discussions often cover personal issues and conflicts, salary remains a taboo topic among colleagues. This secrecy results in widespread unawareness within companies regarding whether team members earn the same amount, and many high achievers feel they might be underpaid due to poor negotiation skills.
