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Most employers are staying the course

May 27, 2020

Though the headlines would have you believe that employers are all reducing their workforce and cutting pay, according to Mercer’s May edition of the 2020 US Compensation Planning Pulse Survey, that doesn’t exactly seem to be the case.

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Why survey data (still) matters

April 10, 2020

Times of uncertainty naturally make us feel overwhelmed and anxious. It's tempting to spend time on other essential activities and choose not to participate in compensation and benefits surveys and maybe to even consider compensation surveys as a variable cost that you can reduce this year. Not now; you’re going to need this data.

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What are the best careers in 2020?

January 27, 2020

The fastest-growing jobs this decade are largely driven by tech, but mastery of distinctly “human” skills is still important. Get information on the rapidly-evolving workforce in 2020 here.

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The shifting purpose of base pay

January 27, 2020

Budgets for merit-based salary increases have remained flat for years, meaning your company should be looking to other avenues for incentivizing and retaining top-performing employees. The use of performance-based bonus is an attractive option for doing so, but only when executed correctly.

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Managing employee compensation data with technology

December 31, 2019

Discover how intuitive new software and applications can streamline your organization’s compensation planning efforts.

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Not so fast! Are you sure your plan for next year is complete?

November 15, 2019

Before you breathe a sigh of relief and submit your budget for the coming year, ask yourself one question, “Have I considered all the aspects of our employees’ experience?” Employers are awakening to the need to consider all the elements that impact an employee’s life – not just the employee’s work life – and how to design offerings and programs that position them to stand out in the eyes of candidates. Where are you in that journey?

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What’s the right pay structure for your hourly workforce?

October 30, 2019

Managing hourly pay is not as simple as it might seem. Several key factors need to be considered in order to set hourly rates and their progression in a way that aligns with the work and will motivate employees to achieve the desired results. In this article we explore the four most common types of hourly pay structures and the circumstances when each would best be suited.

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Market Pricing 101: Establishing a benchmark methodology unique to your organization | Canada

September 24, 2019

Are you ready to take your market pricing to the next level? Develop and implement a benchmark methodology to increase your accuracy, efficiency and consistency and be sure your market pricing is aligned with your compensation philosophy.

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