You have interviewed a prospective new employee who could be a key member of your team. The new person's required salary would compromise the integrity of your salary structure because it is 20%higher than your most senior performer who has been with the company for over 10 years finances are tight yet you believe this person could make a significant impact on future profits if you paid the required salary for the new person it would eliminate bonuses for all your staff that you feel they've earned this year you've been searching for sn individual with this skill level for three months.