In this Q&A, our resident HR advisor Jane Harper guides employees on how to navigate the tricky waters of discussing salary with colleagues. She shares practical tips on talking about pay at work, maintaining professionalism, and fostering salary transparency without creating workplace gossip about salary. From knowing your rights to providing context and using conversations to advocate for fair compensation, Jane’s advice helps employees approach colleague salary discussions with confidence, ensuring pay equity at work while keeping workplace relationships intact.

A reader writes:

Dear Jane,
Some of my colleagues have started talking about how much they earn, and one even asked me to share my salary. I’ve always been told that talking about pay at work is risky, but I also know salary transparency is becoming more common. I don’t want to come across as unfriendly or secretive, but I also don’t want workplace gossip about salary to spread. How should I handle discussing salary with colleagues?………

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