IT Salary Gains, Job Increases Not Significant, Says Survey
The 2016 IT Salary Survey, just released by Janco Associates and eJobDescription.com, may not be great news for IT professionals.
Tag: Compensation
Ask the Expert: Can We Require Bonus Pay Confidentiality?
Is there any concern with stating in a national bonus plan that “plan participation and incentive awards are considered personal and confidential” given some state legislation that employees can talk about their pay openly?
America’s Most Wanted: Where to Find this Year’s ‘Hot Jobs’
As employers and job seekers take their respective positions in this year’s talent hunt, both can benefit from insight on which roles will be highly recruited for in the months ahead. To help both hiring managers and candidates best position themselves in the hiring equation, Randstad US, a staffing and HR services company in the […]
Employee Confidence Levels High Entering 2016
According to the 2015, Q4 Randstad US Employee Confidence Index (ECI), more than one-third of workers (34%) believe more jobs are available and nearly six in 10 (55%) indicate they are confident in their ability to find a new job.
Compensation and Benefits Trends: Fad or Forever?
My dictionary defines ‘fad‘ as a temporary fashion, manner, or conduct followed enthusiastically by a group. My life experience tells me that fads come and go—and some fads come back. Not convinced? Remember skinny-leg jeans? They’re back. Actually, they’ve been back for quite a while. Some would say they never went out of fashion but […]
Study Finds Significant Gender Gap in Retirement Savings–How Employers Can Help
A new study from financial education and counseling company Financial Finesse highlights the practical implications of the greater retirement savings shortfalls female employees face for numerous reasons, which result in a gender-based financial “confidence gap.” However, the study also shows that women are more likely than men to utilize retirement-planning services offered by employers.
Must Former Employee Be Paid for Unused Vacation and Sick Time?
By Kevin J. Skelly, JD The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey recently heard a former employee’s claim that he wasn’t paid for unused vacation and sick time. This case highlights a common issue faced by many employers.
Medical C-Suite Compensation on the Rise
A new survey that reveals that compensation in the medical C-Suite rose steadily throughout 2015, also found the compensation increases may be attributed to greater demand and expanding responsibilities for these roles within healthcare organizations.
Ask the Expert: Is our Sales Commission Plan OK?
We are looking to redesign our sales commission plan and are wondering if the following is legal? Ex: Commission for Q4 sales is paid out at the beginning of Q2 – While the sales person made their Q4 quota, they didn’t make their Q1 quota. Therefore, the commission they would have received beginning of Q2 […]
How to Painlessly Communicate Employee Equity Compensation Programs
By Linda Itskovitz, GuideSpark Today’s hot job market means that companies must find effective methods to entice talented individuals to join their company or risk losing top talent to a competitor. More than ever before, tried-and-true equity compensation programs are proving to be a valuable tool to attract and engage new prospects and employees.