Insight Details

Redesigning compensation around trust, equity, and clarity

Leonard Sheikh
July 6, 2025
Why We Made Salaries Visible
At Microcorem, we believe pay transparency helps everyone grow with confidence. Every role has a defined level. Every level has a public band. And every team member knows where they sit—and what’s next.
This isn’t radical. It’s respectful.
What Pay Transparency Changes
1. No More Guesswork
From your first interview to your first promotion, you know what’s expected—no negotiation games, no backroom adjustments.
2. Reduces Bias and Gaps
By aligning compensation with role tiers and skill impact, we eliminate arbitrary raises, reduce internal inequity, and promote more women and marginalized folks into leadership roles.
3. Strengthens Feedback Culture
When growth is tied to open standards, feedback becomes clearer and coaching gets better. We talk about leveling up—not just raising salaries.
4. Attracts Aligned Talent
Transparency isn’t just for internal morale. It shows candidates who we are—and filters in those who share our values.
How We Keep It Updated
- Salary bands are reviewed annually by cross-functional DEI, People Ops, and Leadership teams.
- We benchmark against both global and regional markets to remain competitive across tech hubs.
- Band changes are version-controlled and published internally like product release notes.