Compensation Cafe

JANUARY 27, 2020

Editor's Note: Is your manager training on compensation failing to get the job done? Here's a look at a few ways compensation training could become far more effective. In our world of performance management and compensation, each department or division has different employee performance and talent management demands.

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Compensation Cafe

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

In my last blog article , I explained how you can cut and paste your way to a compensation philosophy. If you find yourself in a lonely HR office of one or you are building a foundation for documented, disciplined practices, my recent recommendations can set you up quickly. Another strategic area for HR is analytics.

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Compensation Cafe

JANUARY 22, 2020

The thing is, CEOs still have misgivings about HR's ability to design and execute a strategic talent strategy, according to McKinsey's research. The recent findings target "senior HR individuals who counsel managers on talent issues." Why is HR's ability still in question? Become expert at the strategic plan.

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MP Wired For HR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

You Asked, We Answered: Top Questions About Pay Transparency September 26th, 2024 Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn In today’s evolving employment landscape, pay transparency has become a hot topic, prompting many companies to rethink their compensation strategies.

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Extensis

APRIL 4, 2024

Quick look: The role of human resources (HR) departments continues to expand, especially for small businesses, which look to their HR professionals to manage the full employee lifecycle and wear multiple hats each day. If you’re encountering HR issues, you’re not alone.

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MP Wired For HR

AUGUST 8, 2024

Meal and rest periods: Short breaks are usually not compensable, but longer meal periods may be compensable if employees are required to be on duty or at the employer’s premises. Travel time: Travel time to and from work is typically not compensable. However, travel time during the workday is often compensable.

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Compensation Cafe

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Editor's Note: Looking to advance in your HR career? Do they have the resources they need? Do they have the HR support that they need? Can't get your leaders to think about talent management or even HR strategy? Planning and Staffing) Will there be greater emphasis outside of the U.S.? (HR Follow the money.

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Compensation Cafe

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

They are great places to start, with HR doing some set-up work and good communications picking it up from there. You may also may find that different job families have different career steps -- six in Human Resources, eight in Research. Margaret is a Board member of the Bay Area Compensation Association (BACA).

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Compensation Cafe

APRIL 10, 2017

It's certainly what most companies would plan to do. But when I was talking this request over with a growing company recently, I was reminded of a few war stories that I usually share in Compensation 101 classes. When she had mentioned the compensation "problem" to the executives, their reaction was, "What problem?"

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TLNT: The Business of HR

JUNE 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is the 11th of 12 essays from the new book, The Rise of HR; Wisdom From 73 Thoughts Leaders. It’s compiled by Dave Ulrich, Bill Schiemann and Libby Sartain, and sponsored by the HR Certification Institute. It shifted the view of HR as a compliance function to HR as strategically valuable.

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Compensation Cafe

JULY 14, 2017

Editor's Note: In today's Classic post, we revisit Margaret O'Hanlon's sage career advice for fellow compensation pros. Do they have the resources they need? Do they have the HR support that they need? Can't get your leaders to think about talent management or even HR strategy? HR Operations and Compensation Design).

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Cornerstone On Demand

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Human resources, of course — a department that rarely has influence in the C-Suite. Corporate culture is transmitted from the top down, so a culture that values its people first needs HR in the C-Suite. Performance assessment is another contentious issue, particularly because of its close tie to compensation.

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Namely

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Tis’ the season for HR budgeting. As you finalize your 2016 list and check it twice, there are some potential new laws that, if not planned for, could put a dent in your spending. It will not be an option to continue paying employees at the lower rate while considering them exempt—they will need to be compensated for overtime pay.

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Compensation Cafe

MARCH 9, 2016

How many of you would think of using a compensation survey that describes itself this way? HR responsibilities tagged onto Operating, Financial or Strategy job descriptions. However, many nonprofits who work for social justice and the expansion of a living wage bring their principles to employee compensation decisions.

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MP Wired For HR

APRIL 8, 2025

Unlocking Success: The Power of Pay Transparency April 8th 2025 Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn Pay transparency refers to the practice of openly sharing information about employee compensation within an organization.

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DailyPay

APRIL 10, 2021

Compensation Force measured the level of total separations in the United States 2016 at 15.1%. READ OUR EBOOK. 66% of highly engaged employees reported that they had no plans to leave their company, compared to 31%, of disengaged employees who are actively looking for new work. What is the average employee retention rate?

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Hppy

APRIL 6, 2018

In my experience, there has always been mixed views on what HR should be accountable for. HR in most organizations is part of a broader community; and have a strong allegiance to groups of HR professionals who connect with one another to share best practices, learn from “the HR experts” and share their success stories and failures.

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Hppy

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

You’d better get the human capital part right.” – said, Dave Bookbinder. Human Resource is the lifeblood of an organization. Today, the role of HR has diversified from traditional ‘hiring and firing’ to ‘strategizing and controlling’ the overall activities in an organization. Invest in a knowledge base system.

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Compensation Cafe

JANUARY 30, 2020

We really don't spend much time studying the emotions we feel as we practice compensation. Some people find compensation basics boring -- job analysis, job definition, job pricing using surveys and so on. Compensation success isn't holed up in the HR office, it's live tested out there between managers and employees.

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PSB

APRIL 22, 2025

Integrating your Learning Management System (LMS) with other HR tools or software solutions is more than just a technical necessity; its a strategic move that can streamline your HR processes, enhance data accuracy, and improve the overall employee experience.

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Namely

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Whether you’re fishing for a CFO or vice president, success will take careful planning, outside help, and shrewd dealmaking. Salary alone won’t cut it—expect bonuses, commission, profit sharing, and even stock options to factor into your compensation negotiations. Instead, ask about compensation expectations.

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MP Wired For HR

AUGUST 1, 2024

Employee engagement surveys can help identify the factors that contribute to employee turnover, such as lack of recognition, limited career growth opportunities, or inadequate compensation. Once the survey data is collected, it’s crucial to analyze the results carefully and identify key trends and insights.

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Compensation Today

JULY 24, 2017

This is an excerpt from our recent ebook collaboration with BambooHR entitled Everything You Need to Know About Communicating Pay. Download the full ebook here. Everyone in the organization has a role in the compensation conversation, but the timing is different for each job function. Compensation plan information.

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15Five

JULY 24, 2023

While the decision to reduce the size of your workforce may be made by your CEO, CFO or Board, the burden to manage the fallout of the decision and mitigate the impact on your remaining employees often falls to HR. So how can HR & DEI leaders sustain DEI efforts after a RIF?

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Extensis

MARCH 22, 2024

Quick look: The benefits of outsourcing human resources (HR) affect every aspect of a business, from recruiting top talent to leveraging cutting-edge technologies, and everything in between. The rise of HR outsourcing If you’re considering outsourcing some of your business’s HR tasks, you’re not alone.

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Compensation Cafe

MARCH 17, 2020

The government has an easier time than we do in HR because most Americans are pretty willing to ACCEPT that local governments are on our side. If you're starting to see those building blocks through the haze, let's take a shot at a parallel compensation case story. Earlier, she was a Principal at Willis Towers Watson.

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Achievers

OCTOBER 24, 2017

In a recent study conducted by Snagajob , nearly 36% of hourly workers reported that work flexibility was the most important perk but only approximately 50% of employers planned on offering job flexibility. It turns out that one of the perks hourly workers value most is work flexibility.

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Compensation Today

JUNE 30, 2017

Compensation can be a sensitive, and therefore scary, topic. Emotions frequently run high in these conversations, and pay decisions touch every level of the organization: employee, manager, HR/comp pros and executives. With the proper preparation, education and support, calm and confident compensation conversations are possible.

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Compensation Cafe

JUNE 25, 2020

Compensation departments often run on the "no news is good news" communications strategy, choosing to take the upper hand in their relationship with employees. How long will it work for compensation departments to play it close to the vest in a world where information changes hands every nanosecond? It's barely working now.

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Compensation Today

AUGUST 21, 2017

This is an excerpt from our recent ebook collaboration with BambooHR entitled How to Turn Diversity Into a Major Asset for Your Organization. Download the full ebook here. We (reasonably) expect to receive some sort of compensation in exchange for our efforts. Learn More About Our Compensation Software. GET A DEMO.

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Zalaris

APRIL 29, 2025

The SAP SuccessFactors 1H 2025 Release for HCM heralds a new era of innovation, with more than 250 updates and enhancements, seamlessly integrating AI-powered features and streamlined workflows to revolutionise HR processes. This feature strengthens employer-alumni relationships while requiring less effort from HR. in person).

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Compensation Cafe

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

When will the C-suite welcome HR as a strategic partner? Now that HR data is being used predictively, there are validated insights into how our profession can perform more effectively. In other words, this is where HR's new Best Practices begin. HR function ensures positive employee experience across the employee life cycle.

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Resources for development might include mentors or coaches who are their advocates within the organization. There should also be self-assessment and training tools that would link to their development plan, providing ideas and resources to support their unique goals. Goal #2: Reward Equitably.

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Compensation Today

AUGUST 18, 2017

This is an excerpt from our recent ebook collaboration with BambooHR entitled How to Turn Diversity Into a Major Asset for Your Organization. Download the full ebook here. The big connection between diversity and compensation is fair pay. Learn More About Our Compensation Software. Do your practices need an audit?

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Compensation Cafe

MAY 27, 2020

Most of us know what team members and resources are available for projects, but the targets keep shifting as operational efficiency can get hit from all sides. Here are at least three things to think about, and plan for, given the current situation. I promise you that none of them will add more work to your crazy busy to-do list.

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Compensation Cafe

APRIL 9, 2018

What, if anything, does that have to do with our compensation work? You know, just like if you have a new compensation change or improvement, why don't employees and managers just buy it and applaud your innovation? They don't automatically appreciate the glories of HR's next great idea, no matter how great HR thinks it is.

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Achievers

MAY 17, 2018

Too often in human history, this meant that people with less power were simply compelled to work, and incentives — if they existed — consisted merely of being allowed to survive. After several evolutionary waves, we have a deeper insight into what truly motivates people, and today’s incentives are about far more than compensation.

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