But the problem is that discrimination is a function of perception, and that is 9&#x2F;10ths of reality.<p>What the company was trying to do was correct a perceived culture wrong that some people were compensated less because their job was perceived as less important.<p>The reality is that those &quot;less important&quot; jobs frequently actually keep businesses running smoothly. Only a smoothly running business can afford to invest in strategy, thus smooth operation should be as important as strategy.<p>That (^) right there is another &quot;perception&quot; and is increasingly the one reasonable people are adopting EXACTLY because of what Seth notes:<p>&quot;It&#x27;s possible to create dignity and be successful at the same time.&quot;