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Salary Surveys 20|20: What to Look for When Choosing a Salary Survey Partner

In a volatile and uncertain labor environment, it is important to make decisions based on facts and backed up by …

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The End of the Job as We Know It?

We saw the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the US back in late January and lockdowns became widespread by …

Editor's Pick : Job Descriptions and the Changing Job Landscape

The pandemic has changed the content and meaning of every job in the economy. Job descriptions are the way we document and mange those change.

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Understanding Compensation: Its Meaning and the Different Types

Compensation refers to the sum that your employer pays you, including cash and other benefits such as insurance or paid time off. Understanding pay may …

by Salary.com Staff - May 10, 2024
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The Lowdown on Incentive Pay: Definition, Examples, and Best Practices

Incentive pay has become a hot topic for many companies looking to motivate and reward employees. But what exactly is incentive pay, and how can …

by Salary.com Staff - May 10, 2024
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Overtime Pay Calculations Made Simple

Calculating overtime pay does not have to be complicated, despite what companies may want employees to believe. While the laws regarding overtime calculations seem complex, …

by Salary.com Staff - May 10, 2024
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Broadbanding Salaries: Why Companies Use Wide Pay Bands

Companies are moving away from traditional, narrow salary grades to broadbanding, which uses fewer, wider pay ranges. Broadbanding is gaining popularity as companies look to …

by Salary.com Staff - May 10, 2024
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Compensation Packages: Understanding Definitions and Inclusions

Before you start a new job, it is essential to review the company’s compensation plan for the specific role. Apart from professional opportunities and career …

by Salary.com Staff - May 10, 2024
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Bonuses and Incentives: Clearing Up the Confusion

When it comes to bonuses and incentives, many employees are clearly confused. Both involve extra money, but there are key distinctions between these workplace perks …

by Salary.com Staff - May 10, 2024
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Employee Vetting: What It Is and How to Run the Process Successfully

When hiring new employees, vetting candidates thoroughly is a key step for any company. A solid vetting process helps ensure bringing in people who are …

by Salary.com Staff - May 10, 2024
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Dealing with Loss? Understand Bereavement Leave Policies

When a person loses someone close to them, it is a deeply painful experience. Navigating grief is hard enough without having to worry about work …

by Salary.com Staff - May 10, 2024
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Defining Inequity from the Standpoint of a Compensation Professional

As an employee, your salary is a crucial matter to consider both before accepting a job offer and after performance reviews. Having a salary that …

by Salary.com Staff - May 2, 2024
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The Candidate Experience in Artificial Intelligence Recruiting

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly important in how companies hire new employees. They use AI-powered tools to review job applications and sometimes even do …

by Salary.com Staff - May 2, 2024
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Navigating Internal Equity Analysis

For someone tasked with internal equity analysis within their company, the starting point seems unclear. The process of evaluating and aligning pay for similar roles …

by Salary.com Staff - May 2, 2024
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Making Pay Fair Through Internal Equity Adjustments

Pay equity is top of mind for most employees these days. With inflation emboldening people to find better opportunities, companies are seeking ways to keep …

by Salary.com Staff - May 2, 2024
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The Ins and Outs of Pay Market-Based Promotion

Companies promote people to higher-paying roles for a variety of reasons. Seniority or years of service often dictate promotions. Sometimes it depends on the person’s …

by Salary.com Staff - May 2, 2024
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Get Certified as a Compensation Professional (CCP)

Are you working in HR and looking to boost your career and salary? Getting certified as a compensation professional may just be the ticket. It …

by Salary.com Staff - May 2, 2024
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The Significant Roles and Duties of a Team Leader

Leading a team is no easy feat. It takes a special combination of skills and personality traits to be an effective team leader. The team …

by Salary.com Staff - May 2, 2024
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Decode “Salary DOE”: Negotiate Your Worth and Land Your Dream Job

Are you in the midst of a job search and stumbled upon the abbreviation “Salary DOE?” You’re wondering what’s the deal with that? The good …

by Salary.com Staff - May 2, 2024
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Cost of Living vs Cost of Labor: What’s the Difference?

Have you ever wondered why living expenses keep rising? From housing to food, everything seems more costly nowadays. But what’s the difference between the cost …

by Salary.com Staff - May 1, 2024
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Retroactive Pay: What It Is and How to Deal With It

Getting a sudden windfall of cash sounds amazing, right? However, it is not always as simple as it seems. Retroactive pay can disrupt financial planning …

by Salary.com Staff - May 1, 2024
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