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Compensation

Employees are worried about how tariffs will affect their pay. Should they be?

Tom Starner -
A new Towers Watson survey found current economic conditions, such as proposed tariffs, are driving up employee stress about pay—even though many employers don't share the concern.
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How to build strong pay practices despite economic uncertainty

Lori Wisper -
Reframing messages around salary increases and other planned actions today will help manage risk despite shrinking budgets for raises and other unknowns.
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Payroll’s big technology shift: From ‘printing checks’ to strategic force

Jill Barth -
Formerly a back-office task, payroll is delivering greater value to organizations, driven by advances in tech and greater recognition of its importance.
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Are you choosing the right pay data sources?

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How confident are you about the way you chose your salary survey partner?

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As you consider your organization’s data needs and long-term goals, explore these considerations and narrow your decision about the best partner for you.
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5 things HR leaders need to know about the EU Pay Transparency Directive

Christine Hendrickson -
This expert shares insights from her time spent in Europe learning about the directive, which largely affects any organization with even a single employee in the EU.
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Impersonal layoffs are a lost opportunity. 3 ways to do better

Wayne Cascio and Fred K. Foulkes -
Layoffs might be inevitable but doing them thoughtlessly is "cowardly and inhumane," sending a clear message to employees that they aren't cared about, these HR experts write.
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Pay transparency: How companies can get it right this year

Mark Frein -
Instead of seeing pay transparency as a compliance box to check, treat it as an opportunity to evolve your business practices and culture, this expert writes.
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4 ways to bring more meaning, value to this year’s holiday bonuses

Tom Starner -
While cash is typically the standard holiday bonus, creative alternatives can be even more impactful and motivating for employees, a Paylocity expert says. Here are her recommendations for thinking outside the box.
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Comp for M&A teams: Are you doing enough to keep these busy employees?

Tom Starner -
With M&A and divesture activity rising globally, employers must pay more attention to incentivizing in-house dealmakers, experts say.
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Wages, inflation and the 2024 election: An important message for HR leaders

Peter Cappelli -
Real wages have been on a continuous upward trajectory, yet many Americans cite economic frustrations for their presidential vote. Wharton expert Peter Cappelli dives in with what it means to HR.
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Are payroll improvements the key to business agility in 2025?

Jill Barth -
Analyst Pete Tiliakos calls this "the golden age of payroll," driven by automation and personalization that empower payroll professionals.
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Why HR leaders need to watch the Fed’s interest rate decisions

Dawn Kawamoto -
The Federal Reserve and Bank of England both cut interest rates this week in attempts to stimulate their nation's economies. HR will feel the effects.
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What HR needs to do to help employees boost retirement savings

Matt Bahl and Riya Patil -
Many Americans aren't financially able to invest in an employer's retirement savings program. Here's how HR can help.
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6 HR functions using gen AI in a big way

Dawn Kawamoto -
In just a year, the percentage of HR functions experimenting with or using gen AI has shot up. Here's a look at who's using it and how.
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What will salary increase budgets look like for 2025?

Jen Colletta -
New research from The Conference Board finds that, while base pay increases remain high, employers are moving away from bonuses because of economic uncertainty.
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2024 Top HR Tech Products of the Year: Salt Labs (A Chime Company) Salt

HRE and HR Tech Conference -
Salt by Salt Labs (A Chime Company) is an employee rewards and incentive platform that acts like a savings account for everyday Americans.
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2024 Top HR Tech Products of the Year: Paychex Flex Perks

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Paychex Flex® Perks is a digital marketplace of employee benefits curated to address the needs of today’s diverse workforce.
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Momentum shift: DEI metrics’ role in executive compensation wanes

Dawn Kawamoto -
For the first time since George Floyd’s death in 2020, the number of S&P 1500 companies tying executive compensation to DEI metrics has declined. Find out why and its potential impact on organizations.
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Two companies institute 6-day work weeks for execs, raising concerns

HRM Asia -
Samsung and SK Group executives are being told to work six days a week, a shift that has sparked concern over employee wellbeing.
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What surging CHRO pay and influence say about HR’s evolution

Dawn Kawamoto -
HR leaders are increasingly among an org's highest-paid execs, reflecting the strategic evolution of the HR function.
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The latest in the childcare crisis: Online learning benefits as a retention tool

Carleen Haylett -
Online educational marketplaces, this expert writes, are among the tools HR can use to support employees with school-aged children.
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How pay raises can be a critical tool to boost employee experience

Tom Starner -
Cost-of-living increases can help HR invest in employee experience to tackle ongoing retention issues, a new survey found.
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Taylor Swift, the gender pay gap and the impact on your people

Mariann Madden -
As the gender pay gap persists, the megastar is among those calling attention to the inequities facing women in the workforce.
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Beyond the gender pay gap: What HR needs to know this Equal Pay Day

Jen Colletta -
New research finds that while pay inequities persist, employers also need to address perceptions among men and women about fairness.
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Improving pay equity: It starts with the hiring process 

Tom McMullen and Mitzi Shafar -
As both organizations and prospective employees increasingly evaluate dynamics around compensation, improving pay equity is becoming a key focal point in the ever-critical hiring...
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Payroll compliance: Ignore it at your peril, HR

Stacey Harris -
On the journey toward more strategic HR, payroll and compliance can't be overlooked. In fact, they should be at the core of the function.
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Bolstered by new tech, is on-demand pay now a ‘table stakes’ benefit?

Jill Barth -
On-demand pay programs are rising in popularity. Learn why tech makes these platforms more convenient and accessible than ever.
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4 compensation strategies to respond to rising minimum wages

Dawn Kawamoto -
As more than two dozen states increase their minimum wage rates, experts offer strategies HR can use to stay compliant and competitive.
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Promotions have slowed. Why HR needs to pay attention

Peter Cappelli -
According to Peter Cappelli, the promotions decline is another example of how we still aren't addressing hiring and retention difficulties.
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Pay hikes in 2024: What do employers have on the horizon?

Jen Colletta -
New research from ResumeBuilder.com finds that half of employers planning raises for 2024 will be giving them to 50% or less of employees.
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Why pay transparency won’t work without real pay equity transformation

Tom Starner -
According to a new study, employers are largely moving toward more transparency because of regulatory changes. That approach may not work.
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U.S. salary increase budgets hit 20-year high

Dawn Kawamoto -
Despite concerns of a recession, employers hiked salaries more than expected this year, though 2024 may hold a different story.
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Not posting a salary range? You may be losing half your applicants

Dawn Kawamoto -
This figure comes as more companies grapple with whether to pursue pay transparency if their states don’t require it.
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Salary increase projections for 2024: What the numbers say

Tom Starner -
It's still an employee's market, a new survey finds, though there are signs that record salary budget increases could slow in the future.
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