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The Straits Times
|September 09, 2025
Employers Shouldn't Rely on Salary Guides to Calibrate Pay
improve their quality of life – including flexible work, annual leave and wellness programmes. After all, two in five employees in Singapore say they value a strong work-life balance along with opportunities for growth and development, according to a 2025 survey by Randstad.
Employers, too, rely on salary guides to set pay bands, review annual increments and address equity concerns. But an over-reliance can backfire.
Averages are no substitute for assessing internal realities such as culture fit, niche skills or long-term potential.
Cette histoire est tirée de l'édition September 09, 2025 de The Straits Times.
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