Compensation
3 reasons on-demand pay is worth the hype
Nearly everything is on-demand now. So why shouldn’t there be on-demand pay? Consider this: Remember what it was like to wait for a movie to run its course at the theater so you could rent it? And by rent it, I don’t mean pulling it up on Netflix for $5.99. You had to drive to…
2023-24 compensation outlook: Salary budgets, raises and more
As we enter the second half of 2023, it’s time for many to begin planning salary budgets and other considerations for 2024. Economic uncertainty and labor shortages that have plagued the last few years have left employers scrambling to stay competitive to keep top talent while boosting the company’s financial health. These issues leave many…
Summer hiring can lead to payroll errors: How to avoid them
When done right, summer hiring can have benefits for everyone: employers, year-round employees and seasonal hires. But done wrong, summer hiring can create a disconnected workforce and even lead to legal trouble. As employers scramble to hire for a busy summer season and try to keep operations running smoothly amid staffing changes, it’s not uncommon…
The benefits of prioritizing employee feedback for compensation and benefits
As workers and businesses alike grapple with economic downturn and labor market woes, compensation and benefits has become a lifeline for employers to both attract and retain top talent. For employees, a solid compensation and benefits package can help them combat the cost-of-living crisis and lower outside financial stressors. The days of a one-size-fits-all approach…
Lessons in pay transparency so far, according to Reddit HR pros
As pay transparency continues to rise in popularity – even for states without legislation in place – HR is forced to adapt to new processes and procedures related to pay transparency. Since widespread pay transparency is still in its early stages, trial and error is the name of the game when it comes to pay…
Pay transparency is here to stay: Best practices and action steps for HR
Pay transparency laws, which started gaining steam last year, are becoming more and more commonplace as companies try to keep up with a tight labor market and attract top candidates. As little as a few years ago, it was somewhat rare to see salary ranges. In fact, a recent Indeed study found that since pay…
Is teacher eligible for unemployment? He was fired for calling students ‘idiots’
Finding a school district failed to prove a fired teacher committed willful misconduct, a Pennsylvania court affirmed a ruling that determined the teacher was not ineligible for unemployment compensation (UC). The school district in this case had an employee code of conduct that, among other things, prohibited inappropriate comments to colleagues and teachers. In August…
The hidden benefits of holiday gifting
The holidays are here and it’s time to start thinking about end-of-year celebrations and rewards like holiday gifts. Many companies are accustomed to giving a small gift to employees during this season as an appreciation of employees’ hard work and dedication. Between recession fears, hiring freezes, quiet quitting and layoffs, employees have been through a…