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Where Have All the Raises Gone?

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Last month The New York Times ran an article bemoaning the loss of pay raises in favor of one-time bonuses and non-monetary rewards. The share of payroll budgets devoted to straight salary increases sank to a low of 1.8 percent in 2001, from a high of 10 percent in 1981. percent of payrolls. It dropped to 4.3

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Ultimate HR Calendar 2023: Key Dates (+How To Celebrate Them)

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National Payroll Week: September 5-9, 2023, Tuesday-Saturday. Pay homage with flowers in the workplace to the ones who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 attacks. Do something nice for the workforce, like appreciating them with monetary incentives. Tip: You can give them team bonuses as well.). Keep it a surprise!