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In a volatile and uncertain labor environment, it is important to make decisions based on facts and backed up by …

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Salary Surveys 20|20: Why Surveys NOW?

In the environment we are in now, with all the uncertainty in our personal and professional lives, it is important …

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The End of the Job as We Know It?

We saw the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the US back in late January and lockdowns became widespread by …

Editor's Pick : Job Descriptions and the Changing Job Landscape

The pandemic has changed the content and meaning of every job in the economy. Job descriptions are the way we document and mange those change.

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The Plunkett Pay Equity Framework Step 4 – Benchmark External Competitiveness

When you complete your internal pay equity analysis in Step 3, then it’s time to look to see how your organization’s compensation compares to compensation …

by Heather Bussing - June 13, 2022
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How New Technologies Make it Easier to Manage Pay Equity

Ventana Research on how new technologies makes it easier to track and manage pay equity “When employees are paid fairly, retention is more likely, and …

by Heather Bussing - June 1, 2022
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Gender Pay Gap – Men Speaking Up For Women

Dear Men, We Could Use Your Help Dear Men, We could use your help. We’re making less than you do, on average 82 cents for …

by Heather Bussing - May 31, 2022
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The Plunkett Pay Equity Framework Step 3 – Model Internal Equity

Once you have Grouped Comparable Jobs in Step 2, the next step is to see where there may be pay gaps by running a multivariate …

by Heather Bussing - May 30, 2022
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The Plunkett Pay Equity Framework Step 2 – Group Comparable Jobs

Doing a pay equity analysis is not just about equal pay, it’s also about equal work. Since no two jobs are exactly alike, even at the …

by Heather Bussing - May 29, 2022
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The Plunkett Pay Equity Framework Step 1 – Mandate Pay Equity

Pay equity is getting renewed focus due to cultural commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Some states are enacting pay transparency laws and laws that …

by Heather Bussing - May 28, 2022
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5 Things to Know About Salary Transparency

Salary transparency means that the candidate knows what the pay range for a job is before the offer is made. Some states and cities are …

by Heather Bussing - May 19, 2022
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Total Compensation Package Example

Total Compensation Package Example and Template A total compensation package is a document that sets out all the elements of compensation for an employee. It …

by Heather Bussing - May 18, 2022
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The Ultimate Job Description Checklist

Using Essential Job Components to Evaluate Comparable Work Equal pay for equal work is the essence of pay equity. In practice though, no two jobs …

by Heather Bussing - May 9, 2022
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What is Talent Intelligence

When I started my career as a consultant, I found it very helpful to have templates for building analyses.  They helped me factor the thought …

by David Turetsky - April 29, 2022
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The Pay Equity Revolution

Replace your outdated market-based pay philosophy with a pay equity philosophy or risk losing the war for talent. Pay equity is having more than a …

by Kent Plunkett - April 25, 2022
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How the Gender Pay Gap Affects Women and Their Families

It’s not just that on average women make 82 cents for every dollar men make, the gap widens over women’s careers. US Census Bureau data …

by Heather Bussing - April 21, 2022
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How Job Descriptions Help Your Company Grow

Job descriptions may seem like an odd thing to focus on when your organization is ramping up for growth. It’s hard to want to do …

by Heather Bussing - April 20, 2022
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Gender Pay Gap Realities

The gender pay gap is that women make less than men for the same work. While the solution is fairly straight forward, pay women the …

by Heather Bussing - April 20, 2022
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A Community Just for You

The team here at Salary.com is pleased to announce that Salary.com CompAnalyst® and JobArchitect™ users now have a new B2B Community for learning and collaboration. …

by Carol Ferrari - April 4, 2022
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How Job Descriptions Can Help Employees See Their Future

There are days when it would be nice to have a crystal ball. If we could just see what’s going to happen, then we could …

by Heather Bussing - March 16, 2022
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How Job Descriptions Can Help You Hire Right

While a big part of recruiting is about connecting with candidates, recruiting really begins with a solid job description that: Accurately describes the work. Is …

by Heather Bussing - March 14, 2022
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How to Build a Successful Compensation Strategy

A compensation strategy brings together the important elements of your organization. It should reflect the culture and values, the business priorities, and make compensation decisions …

by Heather Bussing - March 12, 2022
How to Build a Successful Compensation Strategy

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