should recruiters ask for your payslip?
would you share your payslip in a bid to get THE job?
#056
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Welcome to episode 56 of the Workplace Newsletter.
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The obvious answer is “No” but we have all been asked to provide our payslips.
Some recruiters say asking for a candidate’s payslip is a way to ensure transparency. Others say it’s only fair that the candidate discloses her salary since he (the recruiter) has disclosed the budget for the role.
Beyond these professional “excuses” is the fact that the recruiter is trying to get you to accept less. It is in the interest of the recruiter that you are paid less than the company initially budgeted.
Why? So he can say “look at how much I saved the company” during their own salary increase/promotion discussions.
You, the candidate, need to look after yourself!
Do. No. Share. Your. Payslip!
I know, I know… it’s easier said than done especially if it’s a company you so desperately want to work for.
I have been there. I have shared my payslip with recruiters.
That was then.
Sharing your payslip…
Is an invasion of privacy- your payslip is your personal property. It’s an invasion of your privacy and you reserve the right to say “no” without any further explanations.
remember: “No” is a complete sentence.
Creates room for bias- Using previous salaries to determine current offers can perpetuate existing pay disparities. For example, if a candidate was previously underpaid due to gender, race, or other biases, basing their new salary on past earnings can continue the cycle of inequity.
Fair compensation should be based on the value of the role and the candidate's fit, not their past remuneration.
Puts you at a disadvantage- No recruiter who demands for your payslip has your interest at heart. Sharing your payslip puts you at a disadvantage during pay negotiation. Never share.
A fair negotiation should allow candidates to advocate for their worth without being anchored to past salaries.
Dear Recruiters,
Stop asking candidates to share their payslips.
Kind Regards,
Until Next Week,
Azodo from Workplace