> much of the hesitancy around salary transparency comes from companies that lack both formal pay structures for their roles and confidence in their salary band

> much of the hesitancy around salary transparency comes from companies that lack both formal pay structures for their roles and confidence in their salary bands, often due to market fluctuations. True. The reality of the talent market—- you’ll often find wide range of skills/expertise/experience in individual job candidates. Formalizing salary bands creates more bureaucracy, less room for negotiation, and treats professionals like hourly wage minions.