A city pays market for executives and whatever we can for hourly laborers, with no written philosophy. What should HR write?
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Short Explanation
If the philosophy only talks about executives, it is not a philosophy—it is a VIP list. Hourly crews need to see how the city positions their pay too, union or not. One written story for every population beats whatever we can.
Full Explanation
A total-rewards philosophy must cover all worker types, not only salaried professionals. Union status does not replace an employer philosophy; it is a delivery mechanism that still sits inside an affordability and equity story. Verbal promises and unpublished deals produce inequity and political risk. Senior HR writes one philosophy that states market and internal-equity positioning for each segment, including hourly laborers.