Less than one in ten of Britainís workers discuss their salary with their colleagues, according to research released today.
Only 7% of workers surveyed by the Institute of Payroll Professionals say they have told colleagues what they earn - but over 90% discuss it with partners, families and friends.
The research also shows that almost seven in ten (68%) would rather tell a colleague that they fancied someone at work, they stole food from the fridge or they used their phone to make personal international calls than what they earn:
42% wouldnít tell a colleague their salary
24% wouldnít tell a colleague they fancied someone at work
17% wouldnít tell a colleague they stole food from the fridge
17% wouldnít tell a colleague they used their phone to make international calls to a friend
The research also shows that 78% of us would find it difficult to meet our current financial obligations if our next salary payment was delayed and only half (51%) thoroughly read payslips each month.
Maurice Cheng, CEO of the Institute of Payroll Professionals, said: ìBritainís bosses should be pleased with these findings as there is less opportunity for employees to feel dissatisfied or undervalued in comparison to their peers. However, it is still important that employers keep in touch with their staff and regularly assess how happy they are with their current pay.
Brits keep tight lipped about their salaries
UK workers would rather tell colleagues they fancied someone at work than how much they earn
