Counteroffers Employer's Perspective Whatever the tactic, the company is usually stalling for time to replace the employee. Once an employee lets it be known that he will consider other opportunities, the employer will then question the loyalty and promotability of that employee. An employee who has accepted a counteroffer probably will be the first to be let go in a downsizing situation. An employee should be suspicious of any counteroffer that has been forced by an outside offer. The threat to quit should not be the impetus to get an employer to recognize ability and deserved additional compensation for an employee. Decent and well-managed companies don't make counteroffers – ever. Their policies are fair and equitable. They will not be subjected to "counteroffer coercion" or what they perceive as blackmail. The employee should consider a counteroffer as a bribe. From whatever vantage, the counteroffer is a negative for all concerned. |
