Pump it UP! the 3 R's of Employee Recognition
September 23 was the first day of Autumn. Everyone is back from vacation and school is in session. It’s also when daylight becomes...
Trying to Fit a “Square” Peg into a “Round” Spreadsheet
Recently, my team and I were working on a project and I wanted to be able to view specific information “at a (quick) glance.” Key word:...
Compensation Professionals: Five Reasons Why Not to Use That Spreadsheet
Expertise in diverse research methods. A full range of data analysis skills. Strong spreadsheet knowledge. While these attributes are...
The Compensation “Off-Season” 5 ways to win at recruiting and retaining top talent
Having recently watched the NFL draft and listening to sports broadcasters discussing the upcoming NBA draft, it reminded me that it’s...
Designing your compensation system? How to Ensure Success in Today’s Competitive Marketplace
Although there are many factors that are considered when determining the correct HR strategy of an organization, today’s compensation...
The FLSA Dilemma: How to Make it a Win-Win for You and Your Employees in 2017
Remember how good it felt to so pro-actively plan for the FLSA changes? On Nov. 22, I received a shocking email saying there was a...
Employee “Swag” and What it Means for Compensation
You’re probably wondering about this headline. What does “Swag” have to do with employee compensation? Year-end compensation planning...
5 Ways to Make Your Year-end Compensation Planning Easier
The Holiday Season is fast approaching. And, as compensation professionals we know what that means… It’s time again – for year-end...
Tips on Measuring Compensation Plan Effectiveness
Most organizations today have at least one – but typically multiple incentive and/or bonus plans. After implementation, there is a...
A 5-Step FLSA Checklist
Ask any comp professional how things are going and the first thing you will hear is FLSA, FLSA, FLSA. And, by the way, although the...
