Pay Transparency Policy Impact

Challenge: Publish salary bands to improve fairness and attract talent, while avoiding dissatisfaction among current employees.

What SynPop Did: Simulated reactions to a pay transparency announcement, modeling both immediate sentiment and potential turnover risk.

Insights: 31% of employees with salaries below the new midpoint expressed high dissatisfaction, especially in administrative and early-career roles. 68% of high-performers in technical roles reacted positively. Presenting career progression alongside salary bands reduced negative sentiment by 40%.

Outcome: Phased rollout starting with roles where transparency was a recruitment advantage, paired with targeted upskilling initiatives to reduce dissatisfaction.