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How HR leaders tackled compensation chaos this year

Jill Barth -
From pay transparency mandates to economic anxiety, 2025 tested HR leaders' ability to navigate compensation in a year marked by uncertainty.

Paycom, ADP top compensation rankings as Salesforce, Workday drop off

Jill Barth -
Which HR tech orgs offer the best compensation? 2025 rankings reveal Paycom and ADP leading, while Workday and Salesforce disappear from list.

Why this fire protection company went ‘all in’ on employee ownership

Jen Colletta -
Pye-Barker says its new growth award program supports a culture of employee ownership that can drive retention.

Employee compensation in 2026: What’s driving more cautious investments?

Tom Starner -
A new survey found that 20% of U.S. employers expect economic uncertainty to have a "significant impact" on compensation decisions in 2026.

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.

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.

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.

From D+ to A-: Better employee benefits communication through AI

Jill Barth -
A new study highlights AI's ability to reduce frustration and enhance understanding in employee benefits communication.

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.

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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