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why external hires get paid more

why external hires get paid more

original publish date: 30th April, 2012

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FTE #1: Why do we willingly pay market rates for external hires yet cap salary increases for internal promotions?

FTE #4: Because, regardless of circumstance, companies are generally uneasy about significant pay increases.

FTE #3: You get that there's no way of knowing if the external hire is getting the same level of increase. Right?

FTE #4: Yes, thank goodness, or we'd never hire anybody.

FTE #2: Va

Caption: When it comes to salary, big moves up generally start with moving out.