Sustainable Salaries & Team Retention: What Needs to Change?

from a discussion we had in the scrum team

• Industry Benchmarking & Hiring Challenges – How do our current salaries compare to Berlin’s industry average, and how does this impact hiring?
• Retention & Team Morale – How do low salaries affect motivation, retention, and overall team performance?
• Equity vs. Competitiveness – How can we balance fair pay across roles while ensuring we remain competitive in the market?
• Financial Roadmap – What realistic steps can we take to gradually increase salaries without jeopardizing the NGO’s financial health?
• Alternative Compensation – Are there other benefits or incentives (e.g., profit-sharing, extra time off, learning budgets) that could help bridge the gap?
• Transparency & Advocacy – How can we push for more transparency in salary discussions and advocate for sustainable changes?
• Reentry & Inclusion Programs – How can we create programs to attract and support minorities, career changers, or those reentering the workforce while maintaining fair compensation?