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Should companies keep salaries a secret?

Should companies keep salaries a secret?

Is it a good idea to know just how much your colleagues are earning? Talking about your salary is often taboo, but it has its advantages.

Natasha BoddyWork & Careers reporter
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Ever looked at your co-workers and wished you knew how much they earned? Or you reached the final stage of a job interview, but when asked about salary expectations, you undersold yourself?

While discussing salaries is taboo in many workplaces, the tight jobs market and skills crisis could drive a push towards greater pay transparency as employers try to find a competitive edge.

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Natasha BoddyWork & Careers reporterNatasha Boddy is Work & Careers reporter with The Australian Financial Review. She was previously a homepage editor and online producer. Connect with Natasha on Twitter. Email Natasha at natasha.boddy@afr.com

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