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"Anthony Jarrett has worked for Public Interest Research Centre (PIRC), a
Wales-based charity where he oversees finance, governance and IT, since 2009.
He is also, despite his 30 years of experience, the lowest-paid member of
staff.
That’s because of PIRC’s “socially just pay policy,” designed to “recognize
different needs and backgrounds.” Every employee gets the same core salary,
with additional “uplifts” available to those who have financial dependents or
live in a city (since the Covid-19 pandemic, staff can work remotely). Even
more unusually, PIRC offers uplifts to staff members who have experienced
marginalization, discrimination or oppression — no requirement to explain
specifics, they simply make the request. Money is also available to help cover
housing or health care emergencies.
PIRC is among a growing number of organizations challenging conventional ways
of paying workers. Implementing such changes requires unusual levels of trust,
patience and wholehearted commitment from all involved. But many of those
calling for a more equal society see it as a no-brainer — and some mainstream
employers may soon be following their lead."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
