[ldoughty]

I find that interesting, and also concerning.. but I suppose it depends on the office culture.

I tried to ignore my peers and direct reports salaries when I first moved into management... I lost an employee after 2 years when another place offered him a 80% raise.

At that point, I realized I couldn't count on a 3rd party to properly evaluate an employee's worth, and I started to take an active role in ensuring people are paid as close to market as we could afford (though, as a non-profit, we struggle to compete for technical talent)

[dvfjsdhgfv]

> I lost an employee after 2 years when another place offered him a 80% raise.

First, I'd say it's quite normal in non-profits.

Second, I believe that in a structure when you don't know the salary of your reports, there is always someone they can discuss it with if they feel they deserve more - and that person would definitely consult your opinion then.

[3pt14159]

Well, I make a lot. I'm sure my boss is aware of that. I don't know a single person that is paid this much in Toronto and doesn't have to manage others. Not even close. So maybe that's why he doesn't need to know.