INDUSTRY INSIGHTS YOUR PEERS ARE READING
MAY 16, 2019
Do you want to become famous in your company for: (pick one or more) Competitive compensation knowledge, talent acquisition, strategic insight, leadership? Start by learning all you can about your organization and about our field's innovative compensation practices, but don't stop there. MORE
APRIL 21, 2016
Legislative initiatives to ban questions about past salary during the employment application screening process keep popping up. Here are some salient summary points we should kick around before the politicians determine our practices for us. At least, that is the quick assumption. MORE
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
Total Rewards leaders (Compensation & Benefits) are increasingly pressured from both inside and outside the modern organization. Long-time experts in this profession are accustomed to balancing the needs of the workforce, business, and regulators. Learn more. MORE
JUNE 22, 2015
Marie, a sales director earning $120,000 per year, enters her manager’s office one day and announces that the firm down the street has offered her a position with a 10% salary increase. Should the manager counter-offer to keep Marie? Where does she sit in the distribution? MORE
FEBRUARY 12, 2015
The idea that pay should be based on a balanced combination of external marketplace competitiveness as measured by surveys and internal equity is well accepted in the Total Rewards community. Hire a newbie at a dollar more than a senior co-worker and the the word gets out quickly. MORE
MAY 29, 2015
Employee compensation was a lead story in The New York Times on Tuesday. You can find the headline " One-Time Bonuses and Perks Muscle Out Pay Raises for Workers " on the front page of the Business Day section. It's important for us to try and figure out the answer. MORE
OCTOBER 24, 2019
By leading the compensation conversation, you can help foster engagement and forge stronger relationships with your people. The days of squelching conversation about compensation are over. Add your voice to the 2020 Global Human Capital Trends. MORE
JANUARY 28, 2019
This period in an organization’s growth is particularly important, as habits and processes established now tend to become baked into the culture rather quickly. Why Employee Compensation Strategies Matter. How Compensation Consulting Can Help. Compensation MORE
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
This is a lesson from PayScale’s Modern Compensation Planning ecourse. Sign up for the course! With your new compensation philosophy hot off the presses, it’s time to go to market to identify the value of your jobs. Decide on Your Compensation Strategy. MORE
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
For decades, compensation surveys have been the leading source where employers could go to learn about pay dynamics in the marketplace. The primary reason behind the omission is the simple fact that most U.S. MORE
JANUARY 10, 2018
Another compensation story hit the global media today. It happened in the U.K., And its particular set of events should give Compensation Cafe readers a lot to think about and discuss, given the Executive Pay Ratio work that has most everyone scrambling right now. MORE
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
The enlightened practitioners of today occasionally find themselves shocked to discover that some dangerous throwback beliefs still exist in some American companies. A Blast from the Past. Why am I paid below the minimum value of my pay range?”. How bad can the truth be? MORE
MAY 23, 2016
However, it is the integration and flow between all these applications that when correctly used allows exceptional organizations to leave their competition in the dust. Consider how compensation planning and management factors into every facet of an individual business. MORE
MARCH 19, 2018
Talking compensation and promotions with your employees can be a tricky business, yet many managers make these costly (and sometimes time-sensitive) people decisions based on hallway conversations and gut feel. Where does she sit in the distribution? MORE
JUNE 26, 2017
Talking compensation and promotions with your employees can be a tricky business, yet many managers make these costly (and sometimes time-sensitive) people decisions based on hallway conversations and gut feel. Where does she sit in the distribution? MORE
JUNE 8, 2016
One of the great secrets in HR for both companies and for candidates is “what is someone worth?” The answer is companies want to know what they need to pay someone, either as a new hire or in order to forestall having them leave. The bigger question becomes how do you do that? MORE
JULY 25, 2017
Each year, PayScale runs the numbers on the nation’s top tech employers to shed light on what the employee experience (and pay) is like at some of the hottest companies in the country. Learn More About Our Compensation Software. MORE
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Not properly maintaining workers’ compensation insurance coverage is costly for employers. The California Labor Commissioner’s Office reminds employers that they must maintain valid workers’ compensation insurance coverage for all workers, including part-time employees. MORE
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
It’s no secret that the recession of 2007/08 resulted in an array of new regulations, especially in the financial services arena. Banking, especially, became subject to new regulation intended to avoid the circumstances that originally led to the recession. MORE
JANUARY 30, 2019
Editor's Note: With today's dynamic labor market and the staffing challenges it creates, is a focus on job titles and traditional career paths causing us to overlook "nearly perfect" candidates? MORE
MAY 28, 2019
Your nonprofit organization might find that it needs some outside guidance around compensation for any number of reasons. For these organizations, hiring a nonprofit compensation consultant is the best choice. Nonprofit compensation consulting services FAQ. Compensation MORE
JULY 8, 2019
This post is inspired by Jim Brennan’s “Travel, Currency Issues and Compensation” post last week. dollars and converting them on the black market upon their return.”. 1) Recognition and rewards are not compensation. International Compensation Recognition MORE
AUGUST 1, 2016
The common constraint among nearly all organizations today is staying within budgetary requirements while maximizing results, so it’s no different when it comes to finding the best talent management software. Most professionals complete as thorough as talent management system comparison as possible to ensure they’re getting the best available value that will deliver powerful business outcomes to their company. The post Talent Management System Comparison Shopping? MORE
AUGUST 21, 2015
The Securities and Exchange Commission approved a rule this month that will require publicly traded companies to disclose the ratio of CEO pay to the average employee pay. It might be because I’ve seen corporate compensation rationalization at work for too long. MORE
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
Total Rewards leaders (Compensation & Benefits) are increasingly pressured from both inside and outside the modern organization. Long-time experts in this profession are accustomed to balancing the needs of the workforce, business, and regulators. Learn more. MORE
APRIL 24, 2015
At the end of the day, most employees’ pay and benefits extend far beyond the base salary. Many employers are beginning to present total compensation statements (also known as total reward statements) as a means of showing employees how the organization is investing in them. MORE
AUGUST 2, 2018
Editor's Note: As pay transparency and equity concerns draw ever more attention, it's interesting to revisit Stephanie Thomas's Classic post about black-box models of compensation and their fit, to the unique world of professional service firm partnerships or. I don't have the answer. MORE
DECEMBER 10, 2018
A compensation philosophy aims to ensure pay is market-competitive and aligned to the business strategy. To support these two factors, there are six components, or goals, of compensation philosophy: Attract top talent from the market. Support the business strategy. MORE
OCTOBER 26, 2015
Jenni Marquez, CCP, PayScale Compensation Professional PayScale’s Comp Glossary returns! Consider the comp pros at PayScale to be an extension of your team! We’ve compiled a list of fundamental compensation terms and why they’re important to know. MORE
MARCH 20, 2018
It's really tough, especially in smaller companies, where the executives just want to tell you what to do, especially about compensation. When you run into this, it's a sign that your execs see compensation mainly as a budgetary issue. What can you do to change the cycle? MORE
MAY 31, 2016
Organizations struggle to quantify the impact engaged employees have on business results. Much of it is because of the process. Results are presented to the executive team. HR team scrambles to find data and metrics to make comparisons. No comparisons can be shared. MORE
The many functions of human resources have evolved dramatically. Now, the scope of work for HR is compounded with a multitude of responsibilities. As you can see, the word “changing” is built into the very core of HR’s responsibilities. The Three Elements of HR Software. MORE
OCTOBER 6, 2016
This is a two part series that dives into the basics for machine learning for human resources and recruitment. . In a world where the demand for qualified knowledge workers is greater than ever before, highly-skilled professionals expect nothing less than the best from their employers when it comes to workplace benefits, compensation and development for themselves as well as their employees. The answer is, all of the above. The New Work Hack. MORE
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
This is a lesson from PayScale’s Modern Compensation Planning ecourse. Sign up for the course! Select Compensation Market Data Sources. Since there are a variety of compensation data sources available to you, it’s crucial that you choose wisely. MORE
DECEMBER 7, 2017
In order to ensure a defensible and equitable compensation plan, organizations should adopt a step-by-step process to oversee equal pay processes. By writing detailed job descriptions, performing job valuing, and evaluating jobs based on a number of critical factors, you can ensure you’re getting the fullest possible picture of each position to aid you in making informed pay decisions. An equitable compensation plan begins with your organization’s job descriptions. MORE
DECEMBER 7, 2016
Much as we like to believe that our compensation processes are objective, even numbers have a way of being influenced by human nature. If we are not aware of them, our vulnerabilities can affect our decisions all the way from job pricings to cost projections to talent assessments. MORE
JULY 22, 2016
Compensation planning and administration can be an odyssey. Traversing your way through the trials and tribulations of benchmarking jobs, analyzing market data, and building then communicating a compensation structure can feel like quite the expedition. MORE
APRIL 15, 2015
While quite a few employers continue to think of Millennials as the “young whippersnappers” of the office, the oldest among them are now 35. This may come as a bit of a shock—not to mention the issue of how old this may make some of us feel. Learn More. MORE
Compensation Today
JULY 25, 2017
Each year, PayScale runs the numbers on the nation’s top tech employers to shed light on what the employee experience (and pay) is like at some of the hottest companies in the country. Learn More About Our Compensation Software.
HRWatchdog
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Not properly maintaining workers’ compensation insurance coverage is costly for employers. The California Labor Commissioner’s Office reminds employers that they must maintain valid workers’ compensation insurance coverage for all workers, including part-time employees.
Bersin with Deloitte
OCTOBER 24, 2019
By leading the compensation conversation, you can help foster engagement and forge stronger relationships with your people. The days of squelching conversation about compensation are over. Add your voice to the 2020 Global Human Capital Trends.
Compensation Cafe
AUGUST 2, 2018
Editor's Note: As pay transparency and equity concerns draw ever more attention, it's interesting to revisit Stephanie Thomas's Classic post about black-box models of compensation and their fit, to the unique world of professional service firm partnerships or. I don't have the answer.
Compensation Today
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
This is a lesson from PayScale’s Modern Compensation Planning ecourse. Sign up for the course! Select Compensation Market Data Sources. Since there are a variety of compensation data sources available to you, it’s crucial that you choose wisely.
HRsoft
DECEMBER 10, 2018
A compensation philosophy aims to ensure pay is market-competitive and aligned to the business strategy. To support these two factors, there are six components, or goals, of compensation philosophy: Attract top talent from the market. Support the business strategy.
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Astron Solutions
MAY 28, 2019
Your nonprofit organization might find that it needs some outside guidance around compensation for any number of reasons. For these organizations, hiring a nonprofit compensation consultant is the best choice. Nonprofit compensation consulting services FAQ. Compensation
HRsoft
AUGUST 1, 2016
The common constraint among nearly all organizations today is staying within budgetary requirements while maximizing results, so it’s no different when it comes to finding the best talent management software. Most professionals complete as thorough as talent management system comparison as possible to ensure they’re getting the best available value that will deliver powerful business outcomes to their company. The post Talent Management System Comparison Shopping?
Compensation Today
JULY 22, 2016
Compensation planning and administration can be an odyssey. Traversing your way through the trials and tribulations of benchmarking jobs, analyzing market data, and building then communicating a compensation structure can feel like quite the expedition.
Astron Solutions
JANUARY 28, 2019
This period in an organization’s growth is particularly important, as habits and processes established now tend to become baked into the culture rather quickly. Why Employee Compensation Strategies Matter. How Compensation Consulting Can Help. Compensation
Compensation Cafe
MAY 29, 2015
Employee compensation was a lead story in The New York Times on Tuesday. You can find the headline " One-Time Bonuses and Perks Muscle Out Pay Raises for Workers " on the front page of the Business Day section. It's important for us to try and figure out the answer.
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HRsoft
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
For decades, compensation surveys have been the leading source where employers could go to learn about pay dynamics in the marketplace. The primary reason behind the omission is the simple fact that most U.S.
TalentGuard
MAY 23, 2016
However, it is the integration and flow between all these applications that when correctly used allows exceptional organizations to leave their competition in the dust. Consider how compensation planning and management factors into every facet of an individual business.
HR Daily Advisor
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
It’s no secret that the recession of 2007/08 resulted in an array of new regulations, especially in the financial services arena. Banking, especially, became subject to new regulation intended to avoid the circumstances that originally led to the recession.
HR Daily Advisor
APRIL 15, 2015
While quite a few employers continue to think of Millennials as the “young whippersnappers” of the office, the oldest among them are now 35. This may come as a bit of a shock—not to mention the issue of how old this may make some of us feel. Learn More.
HR Daily Advisor
APRIL 24, 2015
At the end of the day, most employees’ pay and benefits extend far beyond the base salary. Many employers are beginning to present total compensation statements (also known as total reward statements) as a means of showing employees how the organization is investing in them.
HRsoft
DECEMBER 7, 2017
In order to ensure a defensible and equitable compensation plan, organizations should adopt a step-by-step process to oversee equal pay processes. By writing detailed job descriptions, performing job valuing, and evaluating jobs based on a number of critical factors, you can ensure you’re getting the fullest possible picture of each position to aid you in making informed pay decisions. An equitable compensation plan begins with your organization’s job descriptions.
Compensation Cafe
JANUARY 30, 2019
Editor's Note: With today's dynamic labor market and the staffing challenges it creates, is a focus on job titles and traditional career paths causing us to overlook "nearly perfect" candidates?
Compensation Today
OCTOBER 26, 2015
Jenni Marquez, CCP, PayScale Compensation Professional PayScale’s Comp Glossary returns! Consider the comp pros at PayScale to be an extension of your team! We’ve compiled a list of fundamental compensation terms and why they’re important to know.
Visier
JUNE 26, 2017
Talking compensation and promotions with your employees can be a tricky business, yet many managers make these costly (and sometimes time-sensitive) people decisions based on hallway conversations and gut feel. Where does she sit in the distribution?
OmegaHR Solutions
JUNE 8, 2016
One of the great secrets in HR for both companies and for candidates is “what is someone worth?” The answer is companies want to know what they need to pay someone, either as a new hire or in order to forestall having them leave. The bigger question becomes how do you do that?
HRsoft
MARCH 17, 2016
The many functions of human resources have evolved dramatically. Now, the scope of work for HR is compounded with a multitude of responsibilities. As you can see, the word “changing” is built into the very core of HR’s responsibilities. The Three Elements of HR Software.
Compensation Cafe
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
The enlightened practitioners of today occasionally find themselves shocked to discover that some dangerous throwback beliefs still exist in some American companies. A Blast from the Past. Why am I paid below the minimum value of my pay range?”. How bad can the truth be?
Compensation Cafe
JANUARY 10, 2018
Another compensation story hit the global media today. It happened in the U.K., And its particular set of events should give Compensation Cafe readers a lot to think about and discuss, given the Executive Pay Ratio work that has most everyone scrambling right now.
Visier
MARCH 19, 2018
Talking compensation and promotions with your employees can be a tricky business, yet many managers make these costly (and sometimes time-sensitive) people decisions based on hallway conversations and gut feel. Where does she sit in the distribution?
Bersin with Deloitte
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
Total Rewards leaders (Compensation & Benefits) are increasingly pressured from both inside and outside the modern organization. Long-time experts in this profession are accustomed to balancing the needs of the workforce, business, and regulators. Learn more.
Compensation Cafe
DECEMBER 7, 2016
Much as we like to believe that our compensation processes are objective, even numbers have a way of being influenced by human nature. If we are not aware of them, our vulnerabilities can affect our decisions all the way from job pricings to cost projections to talent assessments.
Decision-Wise
MAY 31, 2016
Organizations struggle to quantify the impact engaged employees have on business results. Much of it is because of the process. Results are presented to the executive team. HR team scrambles to find data and metrics to make comparisons. No comparisons can be shared.
Visier
JUNE 22, 2015
Marie, a sales director earning $120,000 per year, enters her manager’s office one day and announces that the firm down the street has offered her a position with a 10% salary increase. Should the manager counter-offer to keep Marie? Where does she sit in the distribution?
Compensation Cafe
MAY 16, 2019
Do you want to become famous in your company for: (pick one or more) Competitive compensation knowledge, talent acquisition, strategic insight, leadership? Start by learning all you can about your organization and about our field's innovative compensation practices, but don't stop there.
Compensation Cafe
JULY 8, 2019
This post is inspired by Jim Brennan’s “Travel, Currency Issues and Compensation” post last week. dollars and converting them on the black market upon their return.”. 1) Recognition and rewards are not compensation. International Compensation Recognition
Workology
OCTOBER 6, 2016
This is a two part series that dives into the basics for machine learning for human resources and recruitment. . In a world where the demand for qualified knowledge workers is greater than ever before, highly-skilled professionals expect nothing less than the best from their employers when it comes to workplace benefits, compensation and development for themselves as well as their employees. The answer is, all of the above. The New Work Hack.
Compensation Cafe
APRIL 21, 2016
Legislative initiatives to ban questions about past salary during the employment application screening process keep popping up. Here are some salient summary points we should kick around before the politicians determine our practices for us. At least, that is the quick assumption.
Compensation Cafe
FEBRUARY 12, 2015
The idea that pay should be based on a balanced combination of external marketplace competitiveness as measured by surveys and internal equity is well accepted in the Total Rewards community. Hire a newbie at a dollar more than a senior co-worker and the the word gets out quickly.
TLNT: The Business of HR
AUGUST 21, 2015
The Securities and Exchange Commission approved a rule this month that will require publicly traded companies to disclose the ratio of CEO pay to the average employee pay. It might be because I’ve seen corporate compensation rationalization at work for too long.
HR Times
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
Total Rewards leaders (Compensation & Benefits) are increasingly pressured from both inside and outside the modern organization. Long-time experts in this profession are accustomed to balancing the needs of the workforce, business, and regulators. Learn more.
Compensation Cafe
MARCH 20, 2018
It's really tough, especially in smaller companies, where the executives just want to tell you what to do, especially about compensation. When you run into this, it's a sign that your execs see compensation mainly as a budgetary issue. What can you do to change the cycle?
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