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Tue, March 11, 2025

Skyrocketing CEO pay can lead to huge corporate culture problems and whistleblowing employees


Published on 2025-03-11 04:20:54 - Fortune
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  • One person cannot make the company successful. It's only through the employees, through the workforce that things get done."

The article from Fortune discusses a study that examines the relationship between CEO-to-worker pay ratios and corporate culture, specifically focusing on how these disparities influence whistleblower activity. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Washington, found that companies with higher CEO-to-worker pay gaps are more likely to experience whistleblower reports. This suggests that significant pay inequality can lead to a culture of distrust and perceived unfairness, which in turn encourages employees to report misconduct. The research highlights that when employees feel undervalued or see a stark contrast in compensation, they are more inclined to speak out against unethical practices, potentially due to feelings of inequity and a lack of loyalty to the organization. The findings underscore the importance of addressing pay disparities not only for fairness but also for maintaining a positive corporate culture and reducing the likelihood of internal conflicts and whistleblowing.

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[ https://fortune.com/2025/03/11/ceo-worker-pay-gap-influence-corporate-culture-whistleblower-likelihood-study/ ]