ndyer
Mechanical
- Nov 8, 2002
- 4
What if anthing should I do in response to this backpeddle by my company? Verbal and written? Verbal only?
(4) people in my engr dept were to be given mid year reviews & compensation increases instead of the normal annual review only. Reasons included new job responsibilities, going above and beyond (me), and equal pay for equal work. We were setup to be reviewed in Sept. '03. The annual review is Apr '04.
In Aug of '03 our company 'reorganized' and eliminated the need for 30 people. This event, I honestly believe, was not known to my direct supervisor who set these mid year reviews up in Apr '03.
I received a very good review! However, it was completed just before Turkey day. Yes, it was that late. I only found out last week what the problem was after two requests as to why the increase had still not been made.
I was told that in fairness to the people eliminated the individual was sacraficed for the good of the company in this 'rare' situation. Increases were only paid if the person was below the midpoint of their grade's salary range. This amounted to (1) of (4) persons. I was also told that the money saved had to stay unchanged on the books until the end of 2003. "How could we possibly turn around and increase salaries right after such an event...?"
All I can say is BULL****! What was promised was a very pleasing increase come Apr '04, taking into account the 6 months review together with the annual increase. We will see... I, for one, will not be holding my breath.
(4) people in my engr dept were to be given mid year reviews & compensation increases instead of the normal annual review only. Reasons included new job responsibilities, going above and beyond (me), and equal pay for equal work. We were setup to be reviewed in Sept. '03. The annual review is Apr '04.
In Aug of '03 our company 'reorganized' and eliminated the need for 30 people. This event, I honestly believe, was not known to my direct supervisor who set these mid year reviews up in Apr '03.
I received a very good review! However, it was completed just before Turkey day. Yes, it was that late. I only found out last week what the problem was after two requests as to why the increase had still not been made.
I was told that in fairness to the people eliminated the individual was sacraficed for the good of the company in this 'rare' situation. Increases were only paid if the person was below the midpoint of their grade's salary range. This amounted to (1) of (4) persons. I was also told that the money saved had to stay unchanged on the books until the end of 2003. "How could we possibly turn around and increase salaries right after such an event...?"
All I can say is BULL****! What was promised was a very pleasing increase come Apr '04, taking into account the 6 months review together with the annual increase. We will see... I, for one, will not be holding my breath.