Ross,

I have tried to do surveys and our HR dept.says it is against the law to do
so.  They say only the Human Resources is allow to conduct surveys.  I am in
Illinois.  Maybe its a state law.

Cathy 

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Ross Stapf [SMTP:rstapf@adventisthealthcare.com]
> Sent:	Wednesday, June 19, 2002 1:24 PM
> To:	BGapinski@pathgroup.com
> Cc:	histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
> Subject:	Re: negotiate wages
> 
> Bruce:
> 
> Our employer encourages us to do official salary surveys.  They don't want
> to pay more than they have to, but to attract techs we have to pay a
> comparable wage.  Otherwise, if we fall behind the curve people will start
> leaving for higher paying jobs.  
> 
> Now most places don't strive for excellence in the salary department.
> They are perfectly happy to stay at the 50th percentile no matter how much
> you insist that to get good techs you have to spend good money.
> 
> Ross Stapf
> Histology Supervisor
> Washington Adventist Hospital
>