Amid low unemployment levels and a growing skills gap, employers are retooling their compensation and benefits strategy to attract and retain workers. In 2025, compensation budgets are expected to ...

Promotional salary increases should consist of a pro-rated merit increase along with a promotional increase percentage. HR compensation department should work closely with the finance department to ...

Pay transparency has been the talk of the town this year following the new EU directive adopted by the Council in April, which will force companies to tell job seekers the expected salary (or salary ...

Employers are increasing pay for specialized skills, while candidates are negotiating with confidence and considering in-office work. Total compensation, including benefits and perks, plays a ...

Designing competitive compensation and benefits packages that meet the needs of an increasingly diverse workforce demands a creative and inclusive approach. HR leaders must consider the unique needs ...

Sometimes, the best way to invest in employees' career and development is to let them invest in you. Nearly half of employees consider equity compensation — a benefit that gives them a stake in their ...

While recent legislation has caused pay transparency to be top-of-mind for employers, it's not only employers who are thinking and talking about pay. Your employees are, too. Studies confirm a ...

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