<prompt> Human: Ive seen the discussion go both ways with the inappropriate crowd usually being older and having more experience, while the younger crowd doesnt see it as much of a problem. I had a previous employer hire a new manager who encouraged discussion because it said work hard and you will be paid equal to other top performers. It worked great, morale was good, and those who didnt perform previously stepped up seeing what they could be making. My current employer does not do this. I know I want the same results as far as productivity and I want to know since Im newer what my upper expectations should be. Im unsure of the best way to make the change without alienating the old school mentality.  <response>: I work for the government where you can look up everybodys salary at any time so I dont have to care about this but my POV is that not discussing salary only helps the employer, not the employee. 