Is it Important To Communicate Delay in Salary Payment to Employees?

[Kaffyfolla]

Communicating delay in payment of salary is okay, the employees mind will be at rest and know that they don't take them for granted

 

[Sotherefore]

I consider this very important because this really mean total transparency ,most people are expecting their salary at the end of the month and it is your duty to either pay them or you discuss the reason why there is a delay in payment, because some people might start believing that you do not want to pay.

 

[Abigael]

Yes, I think it is very important to come clean and explain to your employees the reason why salary is delaying. This kind of transparency is a show of concern and care for your employees.

 

[Immilash]

Nothing employees hate like delaying his salarypayment . As an entrepreneur you need to pay your employees even before the date of there payments.that's how to retain them.

 

[Godspower]

It is better to inform employees about any delay in salaries and the reasons for it. This will make them to adjust their plans and expectations on when to receive their wages instead of keeping them in the dark.

 

[ganibade]

It is not good to communicate delay of payment salary to employee.any company that doing that will loose employee,and the products of that company will not flow in the market.

 

[kayode10]

it is very important to communicate with your workers in the workplace and tell them the reason why their salary is being delayed. This will help them to have more trust in your business. You also need to maintain perfect integrity.

 

[Ezekiel]

It is very important to relate delay in payment to workers it shows you regards them and this will even boosten them to work more effectively because they feel theirs are acknowledge

 

[Sotherefore]

That is a complete transparency and it is advisable , this will help your employees to understand the reason why their payment is being delayed and it will also prevent them from thinking that you have purposely refused to paid them.

 

[joy101]

I don't really think that salary can be delay in any way you have to make sure that you pay employees as soon as the month ends so that them will not feel bad.

 

[Syldan]

To communicate delay salary to employees, is one of the most important strategies which a manager most developed in other to prevent disagreement and protest or riot among employees and also to promote confidence in their working company with a fact that they will be paid.

 

[YERUS]

Some employees, especially the high-value ones, may lose confidence and consider quitting their jobs if the leadership of a company can't be confident in the way they manage the affairs of the company especially when employees face delay in salary payment.

The high-value employees are those whose skills are in high demand in your company’s area of expertise. Their skills are vital to the productivity of your company; therefore you do not want to lose them to competitors. Besides, no one wants to be part of are failing organization if they have the opportunity of getting another job offer. To secure their services, it is important their salaries are paid soonest.
Employees need to know you are on top of the situation, and you really should be. Be honest and discreet if the situation is proving tougher than you can handle.

is it wise to come out plain when explaining things to your aggrieved employees as a manager?

Yes. I think it is appropriate to let employees know when their salaries are being delayed.
Most employees may begin to think wrongly at such times.
Straightening things out with them keeps them in the light.

 

[Keibah]

Some employees, especially the high-value ones, may lose confidence and consider quitting their jobs if the leadership of a company can't be confident in the way they manage the affairs of the company especially when employees face delay in salary payment.

The high-value employees are those whose skills are in high demand in your company’s area of expertise. Their skills are vital to the productivity of your company; therefore you do not want to lose them to competitors. Besides, no one wants to be part of are failing organization if they have the opportunity of getting another job offer. To secure their services, it is important their salaries are paid soonest.
Employees need to know you are on top of the situation, and you really should be. Be honest and discreet if the situation is proving tougher than you can handle.

is it wise to come out plain when explaining things to your aggrieved employees as a manager?

That is the wisest thing to do in my opinion. You have people and not machines working for you. If there's a problem, they have the right to know so that they can plan ahead.

 

[kinqzbitz]

Yes it is actually very important and it helps a lot in so many ways and it helps your employees to understand you better and to also trust you better and so it is important to communicate

 

[Godspower]

I don't really think that salary can be delay in any way you have to make sure that you pay employees as soon as the month ends so that them will not feel bad.

I understand your point. But there can be unexpected circumstances that will make a Manager unable to pay staff salaries at the appropriate time.

 

[Toyoabasi]

Yes. I think it is appropriate to let employees know when their salaries are being delayed.
Most employees may begin to think wrongly at such times.
Straightening things out with them keeps them in the light.

Your employees should know that you can confide in them. They would feel offended if the company cannot confide in them the reason for a delay in salary payment.

 

[Adecyptii]

It is important to explain the reason for the increase in salary to the employees as it helps to clear the assumptions, fears and any misinformation which may affect the productivity of the employees.

Yes you are right by saying that,the moment some people didn't see there salary for some time,they tend to become fear and lose hope.

 

[kayode10]

If you don't want to lose the trust of your workers and give them chance to cheat on your business it is very important to tell them the reason why the salary is been delayed. Communication is very important so that they will not feel being neglected.

 

[Stnicholaz]

Now this is a tricky question. Sometimes opening up may cause you a lot while it can also be a part of the solution sometimes. However it’s ideal to always open up cause this will give your employees a peace of mind and assure them of payment

That's is the best thing to do. Open up to them, apologise for any inconveniences. Like you said it givrs the employees peace of mind. It enable them adjust to the current reality pending when they are paid.

 

[greenie]

Of course you have to make a case for the payment of your salary if it is delayed. It is your right and you deserve it. You just have to speak to your employer or write a letter if possible and lay out your complaints to them. In time you will be paid.