Willis Towers Watson, a global talent and rewards consultancy, found that a significant portion (almost 50%!) of employees felt that they were not being remunerated fairly compared to others in their organisation conducting the same or similar work (Global Workforce Study).
 
Whether this is true or not, perceptions of remuneration fairness influence the amount of effort people are willing to put into their work, affecting their overall productivity and engagement.
 
Beyond ensuring productivity, fair remuneration is furthermore enshrined in South African law, with the Employment Equity Act addressing the principle of “Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value”.