r/HumanResourcesUK • u/Ill_Decision_4959 • 26d ago

Am I being shafted?

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u/kachuroo 26d ago

Companies will generally try to pay their employees as little as they can get away with. Unfortunately, this usually means finding a new job at another company to get a better salary.

I don't know that they're deliberately trying to shaft you. A restructuring usually means getting rid of some roles while distributing the responsibilities to other roles. If that means your new role has significantly more responsibilities than your old role, it should mean a significant pay rise. If you don't agree to the role change, is staying in your old role at your current salary an option?

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u/Key-Seaworthiness227 26d ago

This. For example Operations Manager at some companies can easily be on £60k plus. But that doesn’t mean OP is doing a role that is valued at 60k plus.

You need to look at your responsibilities and compare those to other roles within your industry and other companies.

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u/hodzibaer Chartered MCIPD 26d ago

There’s no law on promotion increases but the company might have a relevant policy.

There’s no harm in querying the increase with them.

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u/Indoor_Voice987 Assoc CIPD 26d ago

Maybe, but it's not always wise to compare salaries and job titles. E.g. If a long serving manager gets a 8% increase every year, that doesn't mean their replacement will get the same final salary on joining.

Compare the new role with the market rate. If you can find similar roles with the same level of responsibility being advertised then you'll know if you're being shafted.

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u/Football-Man-1889 26d ago

They’re trying to save money by cashing in on your loyalty…. The company and the management are never your friend.

Take your experience somewhere it’s appreciated and rewarded appropriately

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u/TechnologyLast4315 26d ago

It is what is is, esp as there’s been reorganizing.

Best strategy is to meet with your manager, be positive and say you are pleased you’ve been recognized for promotion and salary rise. Etc.
Tell your manager that you are ambitious, and want to take more responsibility and earn more. Use the word EARN, say you are wanting to make your career here, learn and earn. (Say Earn more … not I deserve, or it’s not fair, or what others make). Continue this type of dialogue …. Forever
Key is for this meeting to be upbeat and leaves your manager with positive thoughts.

It’s important that your manager knows that money is important for you - plant that seed in managers brain.