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2021 Compensation Budgeting Forecast Part 2: Incentives, Bonuses, and Variable Compensation

Astron Solutions

2021 has been a year of uncertainty, especially in terms of compensation increase budgeting. Many of Astron Solutions’ clients have requested a variable pay program review, examining effectiveness in retaining key talent necessary to meet 2021’s strategic objectives. First, let’s consider Willis Towers Watson’s views.

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Planning for 2023: Incentives, Bonuses, and Variable Compensation

Astron Solutions

Additionally, 49% of companies continue to enhance recruitment offers with sign-on bonuses and equity/long-term incentive awards, while over 21% are planning or considering doing so in the next few years. base salary and short- and long-term incentive plans), and another 35% are planning or considering. Long-Term Incentives.

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Navigating EU CSRD and Pay Equality

Trusaic

In addition: Basic Salary and Remuneration includes: (1) base salary, (2) other cash compensation (cash allowances, bonuses, commissions, profit-sharing, other variable payments), (3) long term incentives (equity-based compensation).” ” Pay transparency requirements were initially proposed in 2021.

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Employee bonus programs: What’s right for your company?

Insperity

Employers usually offer bonuses to employees for a specific purpose (for example, to reward certain behavior or to recognize the achievement of established goals). For employees, bonuses are very popular because they represent an opportunity to earn more money beyond what their salary or hourly rate dictates. How employers benefit.

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PTO in a Staycation World

Compensation Cafe

For companies who are already running on empty, paying out unused vacation in early 2021 may be the final nail in the coffin. Many companies will hard-pressed to meet their annual incentive plan goals this year. Dan is also a leading expert on incentive plans and equity compensation issues.

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How To Tailor Recruiting Strategies And Improve Candidate Engagement

PandoLogic

On September 6, 2021, the United States government officially ended federal unemployment benefits. In July of 2021, employers in states where the unemployment benefits were cut off early began anticipating a hiring boom. Job seekers were steadily trickling into the labor market to shop around for a new job that could meet their needs.

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Industry Insights: Call Center

Payactiv

In 2021, a new set of problems beset upon the industry, including staffing shortages and intense competition for quality labor. Deploy clever technology and flexibility in meeting team members' desire for work-from-home days. Pre-COVID the unemployment rate in the U.S. Download our whitepaper. The Big Picture.