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New Year, Same Story: 2016 Forecast Is For Another Year of 3% Raises

TLNT: The Business of HR

percent in 2016,” and that “the number of companies that are giving raises has risen steadily since the recession in 2008.” More annual, short-term pay incentives. Opportunities for career development, learning development and challenging work are top drivers of retention.

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Should Employee Compensation Practitioners Care about the Economy?

Compensation Cafe

growth cycle, given its backdrop of deep-seated structural issues including the lingering effects of the 2008-09 financial “meltdown?” Margaret O'Hanlon, CCP brings deep expertise to discussions on employee pay, performance management, career development and communications at the Café.

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2023 Compensation Trends Your Org Should Know About

Astron Solutions

Here are some other notable findings: The 2022 and 2023 salary increases are the largest since the Great Recession of 2008. 49% of organizations are continuing to boost recruitment efforts by offering sign-on bonuses and equity/long-term incentive rewards, with over 21% planning or considering a similar approach in the future.

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5 Proven Tactics Every Company Can Use to Get More Women in the C-suite

Linkedin Talent Blog

Other companies have decided they could do better than just ask by changing the incentives they offer for referrals. Goldman Sachs saw this opportunity and in 2008 launched its Returnship program , targeting women professionals who want to return to the workforce after voluntarily taking a break for two or more years.

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UAW Strike 2023: What Happened and What Other Companies Can Learn From It

Terryberry

While the auto workers may have been fighting for specific conditions and benefits lost during the 2007-2008 financial crisis, there are still valuable lessons every company can take away from this experience. Brewing Discontent In 2008, the automotive industry felt critical impacts from the global financial crisis.

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Guide to Hiring Employees in China

Recruiters Lineup

Policies such as tax incentives, research grants, and streamlined administrative processes incentivize companies to establish a presence in China. Career Development Opportunities: Chinese employers understand the importance of continuous learning and career growth. Legal Framework: 1.

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Guide to Hiring Employees in Kosovo

Recruiters Lineup

Kosovo, as a developing nation in the Balkans, has its unique characteristics and challenges when it comes to labor market dynamics. Economic Overview: Kosovo’s economy has undergone significant transformation since its declaration of independence in 2008.