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Why Microsoft is tying performance and compensation to cybersecurity efforts

HR Brew

In March, Microsoft said part of senior leaders’ compensation would be based on how they meet “security plans and milestones” laid out in the company’s Secure Future Initiative, which aims to improve cybersecurity practices based on recent incidents. It will be considered in annual bonus and compensation decisions, Smith wrote.

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Gen Z values work-life balance over compensation, culture. Here’s why that’s important for your recruiting strategy

HR Brew

Millennial and Gen X respondents, meanwhile, said compensation and benefits are most valuable, with 30% and 29% ranking it in first place, compared with 20% of Gen Z employees. Career over company.

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First comes pay transparency. Next comes pay equity.

HR Brew

The surveys also indicate employers are starting to develop strategies to address pay equity, and in some cases are budgeting for raises to address compensation gaps within their workforces. But transparency can also reveal pay inequities within organizations, prompting questions for HR leaders. Most employers comply with pay transparency.

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Legislative lowdown: New Jersey pay transparency law takes effect

HR Brew

New Jersey is among a handful of states that require businesses to share information about the benefits they offer employees, in addition to compensation. As such, the professor who led the study told HR Brew that pay transparency warrants a nuanced approach, with employers carefully considering how to share compensation information.

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Are There Gaps in Your HR Policies?

In the checklist, you’ll find action items for: Compliance Compensation Payroll Recruitment Onboarding Performance Putting the right HR policies in place can help your organization grow smoothly and help your company culture thrive. Use this essential HR checklist to cover the basics and make sure there aren’t any gaps in your HR functions.

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Technically HR: Salary.com releases SalaryIQ aimed at making better comp choices

HR Brew

Salary.com announced last week the launch of a new tool for HR and talent acquisition professionals to help surmise the best compensation for new hires. The AI-powered tool, SalaryIQ, relies on real-time job postings, among other public sources, to populate its database of job market info.

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At least 23 states are raising their minimum wage in 2025—here’s what it means for HR

HR Brew

Several states have set their own minimum wages over the years, but as more move to do so, navigating a fractured compensation compliance landscape will become increasingly complicated for people professionals. “I No, not ones with scenic, mountain-top views—we’re talking about state minimum wages. 1 to $10.56, and then on Feb. 21 to $10.61.

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Small Business Compensation Trends for 2018

We’ve developed a special edition of PayScale’s 2018 Compensation Best Practices Report (CBPR) specifically for small businesses. Download the free small business edition to gain insights such as: Top compensation priorities and concerns for small businesses in 2018.

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Compensation Dictionary

We’ve compiled a list of fundamental compensation terms and why they’re important to know. Think of this as your comp cheat sheet—terms you need to know to put you on the fast track to becoming that cool comp kid we know you can be. Sure, you’ve heard some of the terms before, but you have no idea what they mean. Not to worry!

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The 2019 Compensation Best Practices Report

Speaker: Wendy Brown, Director of Content Marketing, PayScale

According to PayScale’s latest Compensation Best Practices Report (CBPR) survey, nearly half of employers feel that the strong job market has increased their turnover rates.

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The 2019 PayScale Wage Index

No matter your industry, it's crucial that you stay up to date on the current compensation trends. The PayScale Index will let you do just that - it tracks quarterly changes in total cash compensation for full-time, private industry employees in 19 job categories. Wage growth for Q1 2019 by job categories.

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Don’t Let Inflation Hinder Your Approach to Total Rewards

Volatile economic conditions are pushing leaders to reframe their benefits and compensation strategies. How is your organization coping? The Q3 issue of Gallagher Better Works Insights has the details you need to create a sustainable total rewards program.

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Small Business Guide to Comp Benchmarking

Download this eBook and learn: How to choose a compensation strategy. Understanding the market, then determining guidelines for pay isn’t just a nice to have for today’s talent, it’s a must have. What comp data sources to use. How to turn market data into guidelines for pay.

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Adapting, Evolving and Staying Competitive in a Disrupted Economy

It’s clear that a more flexible and strategic approach to total compensation is required to create a better path forward. Organizational success depends on workforce wellbeing, and employee needs are varied and constantly changing.

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Charting Your Course Through Changing Regulations

Speaker: Bonnie Treichel, Senior Consultant & CCO, Multnomah Group

For many employers that have launched multistate offices in the past, compensation and payroll taxes have always been top of mind.