Equity and efficiency issues in wage systems: finding a balance between standardization and flexibility

The study examines the contradictions of modern wage systems that do not achieve motivational goals and are assessed by employees as unfair. The analysis covers the problems of internal and external equity of fixed salaries and disadvantages of variable remuneration. The article identifies the causes of the imbalance between standardization and flexibility. The authors offer recommendations for the transition to adaptive models: wide salary forks, regular market benchmarking, simplified indicator systems. The material is intended for personnel management specialists, economists and managers.