Compensation Cafe

JANUARY 27, 2016

We're going to look at some descriptive research today. Instead of debunking the potential for improvement in performance management, I want to share a case study of impressive innovation underway at Juniper Networks. Because, of course, the iceberg lurking in any performance management flow is, "why?" "Why

Performance Management 40

Performance Management Case Study Compensation Staffing Software 40

Compensation Today

MAY 25, 2017

Building a compensation plan from scratch can be intimidating if you don’t know where to start. At PayScale , we’ve been talking with companies for years, helping them develop their compensation strategies, build their pay ranges, and train their managers to better communicate compensation across the organization.

Compensation 46

Compensation Exercises eBook Payscale 46

Compensation Cafe

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Of course, poor judgment is easy to come by when you're tired and stressed. Margaret O'Hanlon, CCP brings deep expertise to discussions on employee pay, performance management, career development and communications at the Café. Earlier, she was a Principal at Willis Towers Watson.

Bonuses and Incentives 98

Bonuses and Incentives Time and Attendance eBook Compensation 98

Embroker

JULY 27, 2022

Get the right coverage at the best price. Provide free promotional resources such as ebooks or online courses. Workers compensation insurance is required for almost all businesses with employees in all states except Texas. There are, however, workers compensation exemptions. find a policy. Creating a Business Plan.

Hiring Software 98

Hiring Software Planning Tools Staffing Software Recruiting Software 98

Compensation Cafe

MARCH 17, 2016

Here's another article on compensation communication. Thinking performance reviews, of course.). Following years of studying these issues, I don't think these findings are bad -- or surprising -- at all. At least 25% have difficulty crediting others with good ideas. 19% report difficulty giving clear directions.

Compensation 40

Compensation eBook Performance Management Compliance Training 40

Compensation Cafe

APRIL 20, 2021

In many organizations, the Compensation Department meets a manager's promotion request with skepticism. Of course it's our job to keep salary administration on the up and up. Why do we need to build collaboration with the manager when Compensation has the final say? Earlier, she was a Principal at Willis Towers Watson.

Career Development 52

Career Development Compensation eBook Immedis 52

Training Orchestra

JANUARY 9, 2024

So why are Chief Learning Officers essential for directing and delivering top-tier training at scale? When offered the job of Chief Education Officer at General Electric, Steve Kerr joked that he would also be the company’s CEO, alongside Chief Executive Officer Jack Welch. We’ll explore this fascinating area below.

Compliance Training 52

Compliance Training Training Hiring Software Planning Tools 52

Compensation Cafe

JANUARY 14, 2021

Still haven't solved that compensation issue that's been nagging at you? You know, the ones that would deliver on your compensation philosophy, but you don't really have the confidence to take on. Use Compensation Cafe as your DIY resource. Stay up to date on pay and career practices at local and national competitors.

Compensation 52

Compensation eBook Compliance Training Career Development 52

Everwise

APRIL 3, 2018

millennials have a desire to work for companies that do more than offer cushy compensation and flexible vacation time. It suggests that 10 percent of an employee’s learning should come from course-based learning, while the rest should come from coaching and mentoring (20 percent) and day-to-day practice (70 percent).

Compliance Training 123

Compliance Training Time and Attendance eBook Talent Experience 123

Cornerstone On Demand

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Human resources, of course — a department that rarely has influence in the C-Suite. Performance assessment is another contentious issue, particularly because of its close tie to compensation. A CHRO who understands the unique culture and requirements of the company can develop a balanced performance and compensation dynamic.

HR Planning 170

HR Planning CHRO Onboarding Software HR Software 170

Prism HR

MARCH 30, 2020

Learn the HR best practices of top-performing small to midsize companies with our free HR Playbook eBook. Download the eBook. REMEMBER: The 500-employee threshold includes all employees: full-time, part-time, and any other status. How do I calculate my average monthly payroll costs?

Payroll 79

Payroll eBook Compensation Retirement 79

Compensation Cafe

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Our Compensation responsibilities don't stop at numbers. They include performance management, reward strategy, career development, compensation communications, among many other key influencers of employee engagement. There's nothing more important in Compensation's role than building shared trust and thus engagement.

Compensation 59

Compensation Assessment Software Career Development Competencies 59

Compensation Cafe

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Every time I am hired to do compensation communications, I try to edit "attract and retain" out of the communications. At last, I'm going to be involved in work that matters. Pay is supposed to get people excited or, at least, attentive. I feel no emotion at all when I hear, "Attract and retain.".

HR Planning 52

HR Planning Compensation eBook Career Development 52

Achievers

JUNE 26, 2018

Well, worth it or not, thou who burneth the candle at both ends burneth out entirely. And what’s more, do workplaces feel the need to encourage those hours with cold, hard compensation? There are reasons for the leftover PTO hours, of course. When you look at respondents in certain age groups, those reasons became more varied.

QuickBooks 125

QuickBooks Recruiting Software Planning Tools Compensation 125

Compensation Cafe

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Editor's Note: Too often, we fall into "parent speak" when responding to employee questions and challenges around their compensation. Parents resort to these tactics when time is short and everyday tasks are at hand. Has anyone ever used a hotline during performance review or compensation discussion time frames?

Compensation 52

Compensation Planning Tools HR Software eBook 52

Compensation Cafe

OCTOBER 23, 2015

One particularly important lesson she has illuminated for me is the importance of looking at compensation communication through the lens of business investments and returns. But of course, Margaret has always been able to explain this in a clearer and more compelling way. Here's an overview of what I'm getting at.

Compensation 40

Compensation eBook Planning Tools Career Development 40

Compensation Cafe

JANUARY 8, 2021

Editor's Note: In the early years of your Compensation career? Whether they need help in Compensation work or just in general, they will appreciate your interest. If you're thinking about getting a certification, start the courses. Ignoring that tuition benefit at your job is like ignoring the 401k match.

Compensation 52

Compensation Compliance Training Certification eBook 52

Compensation Cafe

JULY 31, 2020

We do this at our own peril, as Cafe compensation communication guru Margaret O'Hanlon frequently reminds. Did you think we're just standing on a soapbox when we say that we believe that, "Everything we do in compensation is communication?" Unless, of course, you have critical business results to improve upon.

Compensation 52

Compensation eBook Career Development Immedis 52

Compensation Cafe

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

It's like spreading peanut butter evenly, a favorite simile in the compensation industry. The solution needs to be customized to every company, of course, based on your culture and the values of your executive and manager groups. Earlier, she was a Principal at Willis Towers Watson. Here are a few perspectives to consider.

Compensation 80

Compensation Planning Tools Interview Software eBook 80

Compensation Cafe

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

There's a lot at stake when employees ask about promotions. Yet managers are often at a loss about what to say to employees who ask. Of course, no such promise can be made. Margaret O'Hanlon, CCP brings deep expertise to discussions on employee pay, performance management, career development and communications at the Café.

Career Development 81

Career Development Competencies eBook Compensation 81

Everwise

JUNE 20, 2018

millennials have a desire to work for companies that do more than offer cushy compensation and flexible vacation time. It suggests that 10 percent of an employee’s learning should come from course-based learning, while the rest should come from coaching and mentoring (20 percent) and day-to-day practice (70 percent).

Compliance Training 80

Compliance Training Time and Attendance eBook Compensation 80

Everwise

JUNE 20, 2018

millennials have a desire to work for companies that do more than offer cushy compensation and flexible vacation time. It suggests that 10 percent of an employee’s learning should come from course-based learning, while the rest should come from coaching and mentoring (20 percent) and day-to-day practice (70 percent).

Compliance Training 80

Compliance Training Time and Attendance eBook Compensation 80

Compensation Cafe

JUNE 17, 2019

It got me wondering when, and from where, will the cutting edge improvements in compensation communications be coming? We have no place to go but up, so improvements could happen at any time. The only obstacle is money, of course, which -- candidly, frankly and truthfully -- is insurmountable in most organizations.

Bonuses and Incentives 45

Bonuses and Incentives Planning Tools Compensation eBook 45

Compensation Cafe

APRIL 9, 2021

Why would I choose to work for the Red Cross if I have credentials and can build a career at General Electric or Wells Fargo? If you interview Red Cross employees, you'd probably hear a lot of different answers to that question, but it would be easy to put your finger on at least one common theme.

Compensation 52

Compensation eBook Comparison Retirement 52

Rise

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Usually, COL raises are done on a percent increase, normally 2% of the current annual salary, at the end of the fiscal year. A 2019 survey conducted by the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) found that 43% of Canadian employees report feeling so financially stressed that their productivity and performance at work suffers.

Wage and Hour Training 80

Wage and Hour Training How To eBook Compliance Training 80

Compensation Cafe

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

In some cases, I bet it can get pretty volatile and distracting from the work at hand. by taking a look at what's really going on. What is the reality of you compensation plans and practices? Earlier, she was a Principal at Willis Towers Watson. We all just need to deal with it as adults.". it's a smart move to start.

Compensation 52

Compensation eBook Career Development Performance Management 52

Hppy

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

On top of that, there is all that lost time—which employers do not compensate for. The big question for employers is of course, “What can I do about it?” You may not fully be able to compensate for the cost of commuting, but there are many steps you can take as an employer to reduce the cost burden for your valued staff.

eBook 82

eBook Compensation Retirement Survey 82

Compensation Cafe

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

The executives at a small start-up were struggling with an unhappy employee who was hurting morale. I suggested they contact their attorney, who recommended they fire the employee on an at-will basis right away. Your boss is at the top of the list, of course. Earlier, she was a Principal at Willis Towers Watson.

Compensation 45

Compensation eBook Career Development Analytics 45

Compensation Cafe

MARCH 5, 2019

Before you introduce the new, industry-standard compensation plan, how does compensation work in the company NOW? What have you been saying to employees about their compensation in the meantime? That your salaries were highly competitive, of course. Earlier, she was a Principal at Willis Towers Watson.

Compensation 49

Compensation eBook Career Development Data 49

15Five

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Managers often look at data in a vacuum instead of taking a step back to see what employee behaviors influenced them. This post includes excerpts from our latest eBook: 15Five’s Comprehensive OKR Guide: How To Launch, Track, and Achieve Your Objectives & Key Results. Using feedback to establish trust.

Performance Management 100

Performance Management Objectives & Key Results Assessment Software Strategy 100

Recruiters Lineup

AUGUST 3, 2023

Financial wellness programs in the workplace are employer-sponsored initiatives aimed at promoting employees’ financial well-being. With these programs, employees can access financial workshops, webinars, and online courses that cover essential topics related to personal finance. Transparent compensation.

Planning Tools 78

Planning Tools Recruiting Software Software Wellness 78

Compensation Cafe

JUNE 6, 2019

Today's article is the second in a series on the Virtual Reality (VR) of compensation plan design. Just ask the Compensation Cafe staff!). You don't need special VR goggles when you drop into the Compensation Cafe, but that's what we often give you -- a quick simulation of what it's like to be in the midst of our projects.

Planning Tools 40

Planning Tools Meeting Compensation eBook 40

Compensation Cafe

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

We've been talking about gig workers at the Cafe recently, so I thought I'd pile on with some data about the employee's side of things. Households in 2018," 3 in 10 adults report engaging in at least one type of informal paid activity. Of course, most employers work with the over 50% of gig workers making more than $2,500 annually.

Planning Tools 40

Planning Tools eBook Compensation Career Development 40

Namely

AUGUST 22, 2018

In Namely’s newest ebook, The History of HR , we dive into the full scope of that evolution. Consider this your course syllabus. Attendees, who hailed from all industries, shared “ engagement hacks ” like hosting Sunday picnics, screening silent movies at noon, and even providing employees with an on-site bar.

HR Software 63

HR Software eBook Conference Compensation 63

Compensation Cafe

AUGUST 6, 2019

I'm talking about the end-of-year performance and pay discussion of course. Those drive-through meetings always seem like the only realistic way to go, given everything else that's going on at that time of year. . Don't even look at what you used for communications last year. One simple way is to give yourself more time.

Bonuses and Incentives 40

Bonuses and Incentives eBook Planning Tools Performance Management 40

Hppy

MAY 12, 2017

The company will not have to cover a portion of Social Security and Medicare taxes, there will be no workers’ compensation insurance, and contractors won’t expect the benefits you pay out to direct hires, like medical insurance, paid time off, and other programs you offer. If the project is still going on and the relationship is going well?

Hiring Software 93

Hiring Software Hiring HR Software eBook 93

Compensation Cafe

JUNE 26, 2019

According to Professor Peter Cappelli at Wharton , you can change the world. Of course, you can't change the world unless other people are aware of your plans. Margaret O'Hanlon, CCP brings deep expertise to discussions on employee pay, performance management, career development and communications at the Café.

eBook 40

eBook Compensation Career Development Hiring 40