The Pay Transparency Post
RISING INDEX · MM‑INDEX‑2025‑SIG‑013 Signal Admission · Season 01 (2025)
The Pay Transparency Post — Bands + Ladders
What we’re seeing
Salary bands and ladders go public by role and city (not by person).
Why it matters
Rules in daylight compress gaps and speed fair hiring. Younger women see the rungs, not just the title.
Lived markers
Plain-English post: “Senior PM — Boston — $X–$Y. Ladder attached.” Rights link included.
Start today (10-minute setup)
- Post the band + ladder; keep names out.
- Link a plain-English rights explainer.
- Close comments if needed; invite email.
Field tests
- Presence: Bands appear on postings.
- Clarity: Ladder shows real steps/criteria.
- Reach: Saved/forwarded > liked.
Likely shift
Shorter, cleaner negotiations; faster time-to-offer.
Proof ideas
Offer vs. band alignment; time-to-hire; gap deltas by role.
Common pushbacks & replies
- “We’ll lose leverage.” → “You’ll gain trust—and speed.”
- “Competitors will poach.” → “They already know; candidates deserve clarity.”
Adoption criteria (flip to Admitted)
Bands posted for ≥3 roles; internal ladder linked externally.
House note
Sunlight is a system.
