How to respond to the following- I would thank the employee to coming to me with her concerns. I would then point ou the possible issues with comparing compensations based on the same job title. While researching compensation trends can be useful, there are at times some flaws. For instance, does the research include location. Compensation can vary for the same position based on the location of the job. Another factor is industry. While two jobs can have the same job title, the responsibilities may be different depending on the industry. Another factor to consider would be the size of the company and whether the company is publicly traded or not. Another factor to consider is company benefits. Companies that pay more may do so because their benefits aren't as competitive as others in the same industry or of the same size. In addition, when reviewing compensation, one must also consider experience and education