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Seasonal Hiring Steady for 2015 Holiday Season, but is Pay Spiraling Downward?

Compensation Today

Taylor, PHR, SHRM-CP, PayScale Senior Blogger This time of year always sees an increase in hiring additional people to cover the busy holiday season, at least on a temporary basis. The survey mentioned that, “companies expecting to hire seasonal workers plan to keep 68 percent of those workers on staff after the holidays.”

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Another New Year- Time to Think About Bonuses

Affinity HR Group

With 2019 over and at the dawn of a new decade, it’s an ideal time to think about bonuses for 2020. Over 60% of respondents in a 2016 World at Work survey reported using some type of bonus or variable pay program, as did 73% of respondents in a more recent 2019 Payscale survey. Discretionary Bonuses. Non-Discretionary Bonuses.

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What Is Human Resources?

Analytics in HR

Managing Human Resources involves overseeing all aspects of HR, such as hiring, training, compensating, engaging, promoting, and retaining employees. For example, your HR would look into hiring people who are a good culture fit for the organization so they stay longer and be more productive. Let’s take a look at some of them.

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The Power of Total Compensation Management in the Changing World of Work

Zalaris

This assessment is in addition to the already existing expenses like hiring, onboarding, and training as well as lost productivity from vacant jobs because of changing circumstances. Employee motivation stems from what is assessed and rewarded; hence incentive strategies must complement organisational strategies.

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A Guide to Payscale Philosophy and Strategy With People Operations

Zenefits

In addition, as a rising number of organizations adopt remote work, there is an increased need for clear communication regarding salary negotiation, benefits packages, and incentives. Creating a compensation philosophy that aligns with your company strategy is one way to strengthen hiring and retention. Think you can’t afford it?

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Compensation Planning in 7 Actionable Steps

Analytics in HR

Different types of compensation include base pay, company bonuses, stock options, and benefits like insurance, pension programs, and parental leave. Even so, a recent study by Payscale found that less than 50% of companies have a strategic compensation plan. It can also include bonuses and tips.

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How the Right Referral Program Can Get Candidates to ‘Yes’

Linkedin Talent Blog

And make sure to communicate clearly and consistently about the program, particularly its incentives. Most companies offer referral bonuses contingent upon a hire or upon the referral staying with the company for a specific amount of time.