It used to be that talking about money and salary was considered taboo. Millennials and younger workers, however, seem to have different attitudes about the subject. There's also a cultural shift of providing salary transparency by openly communicating salary information with employees and job candidates.

A survey from ZipJob shows that 65% people surveyed would like to or have asked colleagues about how much they earn to see how their own salary ranks.

"In this post-pandemic world, there's a cultural shift toward more vulnerability and openness in various aspects of life, especially in the workplace," says ZipJob career expert, Amanda Augustine. "Millennials and younger generations, in particular, often prioritize transparency and value workplaces that are forthcoming about policies, practices, and compensation."

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