Client Confidentiality?

[eng1ne]

Hi guys,

To explain as briefly as possible; we had a gentleman from a third party presenting to myself and colleagues, about a pension scheme the company intends to put in place. We do not currently have one. The company is obviously the client of this financial consultants.

Upon entering the meeting room, with around 10 people in, I noted everybody had a bound A4 pack. I then received one from the presenter - with no discretion. On the immediate front of the pack were my personal details, age of birth etc. and my SALARY!

Out of inquisition, I glanced at the packs of two of my colleagues to find it wasn't simply coincidence and that the financial details weren't common to all merely as an example - they were tailored to suit the individual. I immediately turned mine face down, though most people were oblivious, and had them face up for all and sundry to see!

The two colleagues' salaries that I did see also raise concerns; I don't think I earn my worth (how many times do we read that on here) and the prospect for me might not be so lucrative.

I am pretty certain that given the lack of discretion on the part of the presenting consultant could cause serious morale issues in a company with around 35 people. I am sure my case is not unique!

I'd be delighted to hear your opinions on the matter!

Thanks in advance!

 

[eng1ne]

As Peter said, if somebody was to see my salary so be it - they certainly won't be jealous I can assure you of that - what bothers me was the unprofessionalism of the presenter.

 

[plasgears]

There's a lot of madness out there. I worked for a company owned by two brothers, one a flake and the other who lowballed on salaries and increases. The flake was put in charge for a time, and he hired a know-nothing spoiler as engineering mgr, who helped deplete the ranks. Found out later that the flake had a competing company that hired away the talent in the original company. In the wild west there would have been a shootout. They worked it out in court.