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Compensation 101: using general industry and industry-specific salary survey data image

Compensation 101: using general industry and industry-specific salary survey data

May 09, 2025

This article will provide you with considerations around when to use general industry and industry specific data –  or even when to use both!

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Actual increases in pay trend downward

April 24, 2025

Look at the results from the March 2025 Mercer QuickPulse® US Compensation Planning Survey, which included responses from over 800 employers. We’ll dive into topics like annual compensation planning, promotions, off-cycle adjustments, approaches to pay transparency, and the impact of remote work on compensation strategies.

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Handling pushback from leadership

April 11, 2025

Compensation professionals play a vital role within an organization by handling several important responsibilities related to determining pay and total rewards. It’s not uncommon for leadership and management to raise objections regarding compensation, but how can you address these challenges efficiently and effectively? Read on to discover some of the common objections as well as ways to address them with leadership.

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Understanding Pay Compression: Causes, Implications, and Strategies

April 04, 2025

Pay compression occurs when there is a minimal difference in pay between employees in different positions or with varying levels of experience. Explore the basics, causes, implications, as well as looking at 5 potential strategies for addressing pay compression issues to ensure fairness and maintain employee motivation and satisfaction.

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An in-depth guide to job analysis

March 27, 2025

This detailed job analysis guide dives into all the details on what job analysis is and how you can successfully perform one. We’ll also look at 4 different methods to performing a job analysis and 9 different questions you can ask to help you get started.

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Compensation 101: establishing a benchmark methodology unique to your organization

March 07, 2025

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 job pricing is aligned with your compensation philosophy.

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You need to purchase salary surveys

February 21, 2025

Accurate and timely compensation data holds even greater value this year as the dynamic between employee and employer continues to shift. This complex labor market means that there is no shortcut or substitution for valid, quality annual salary survey data and compensation reports.

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The latest in compensation policies and practices

February 04, 2025

Check out some of the highlights reported in the 2024 US Compensation Policies and Practices Survey. Completed by over 800 companies, this survey provides insights into what other organizations are offering. Take this information and ensure you are providing your employees with the most competitive compensation packages, beyond just competitive pay

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