Q. Where did you get the salary figures for news reporters in Wheeling, W.Va.? When I worked at a nearby television station, a starting reporter could expect to make much less than the Salary Wizard says. Even our senior people don't make as much as you say a reporter would make. And our competitors in a nearby town didn't pay as well as we did. I'd love to know who your sources were.A. It is quite possible that the data in the Salary Wizard does not reflect your experience in Wheeling, W. Va. However, the Salary Wizard is based on published private and public survey data from a wide range of ... view article details

There's no doubt that job seekers face more competition than ever these days. Throwing your resume into the pile can feel like throwing a penny into a fountain. With the sheer number of experienced, qualified candidates who are also competing for jobs, just making it to the interview phase can seem like an accomplishment.Always the bridesmaid? But what if you are one of those job seekers who consistently make it through several interview rounds, only to receive, in the end, a rejection letter wishing you well in your job search?Being a perpetual finalist can be inc... view article details

What If Moms Were Paid? Maybe it’s an increased commitment to battle the gender wage gap, the rise of female breadwinners, or women heeding the call to “Lean In.” But whatever the reason, Salary.com’s annual “Mom Salary” survey was more popular than ever and created some great insights in 2014.But before we begin, we need to stress something. This is not an exact science, nor is it meant to be. We understand no one survey could ever truly encapsulate what a parent does, and many mothers disagree that what they do is a job. We don’t do this to demean or devalue mothers – quite the oppo... view article details

We all have our guilty pleasures, and one that continually draws me in from my DVR is “House Hunters International” on HGTV. Each episode, viewers watch as the subject of the show gives up their life at home and travels thousands of miles to an international destination in order to buy or rent a new home or apartment. Those of us playing at home are sucked in through a game show angle, trying to predict which of the three choices will be the winner.This show makes me very angry for several reasons.They never seem to choose the “right” house.When the agent says it’s “a little over your budget.”... view article details

The Aged Must Adapt You're over 50. You're entitled to feel that you've proven yourself by now, and your current employer seems to agree. But you see the cubicles filling up with 20- and 30-somethings, and you wonder: what do they bring to the workplace that I don't? How does my manager compare the two of us? Face it: sometimes they are the managers!How can you make sure everyone concerned -- you, your younger co-workers, and your employer -- benefits from the situation in which you find yourself? Fortunately, some of those managers are happy to talk about their older workers, and the... view article details

Everything keeps changing. Industries change, technology improves, and job requirements change, too. Upskilling is the way   to stay ahead. Learn new things and reach full potential. Dive into this article and explore the world of upskilling. What Is Upskilling? Upskilling is learning new skills to advance knowledge and become more valuable in a career or job. It is ongoing self-improvement through acquiring and developing new capabilities. Upskilling can mean: Learning new tools, software, or technologies used in a specific industry. Developing expertise in a specific area of a job or field. ... view blog & white papers details

It’s the dawning of the age of millennials, and companies are encountering new challenges when attracting, engaging, and retaining this unique, technologically-savvy generation of workers. The millennial generation came of age in the digital era and is now entering the workforce en masse. Millennials are slated to comprise nearly half (46%) of all U.S. workers by 2020, and this is greatly complicating the job of human resource managers, many of whom are generation X-ers or baby boomers. When thinking about millennial talent, most people imagine notorious job-hoppers looking for companies with ... view blog & white papers details

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. While many of us have been enjoying the benefits of remote and hybrid workplace models, we have, at times, felt somewhat disconnected from our colleagues and industry peers. In talking to our customers, many of you echoed that feeling. So, it seemed like the perfect time to create a space where we can learn, connect, share ideas and expand our networks. We created our Community as a rich platform featuring Discussions, Groups, Poll... view blog & white papers details

You are now ready to attract top talent to your company. But do you have an effective compensation strategy in place? Launching one can be tricky. You need to set pay grades, determine benefits, and design incentive programs. And it all must align with your budget and business goals. But, have no fear. This post will guide you through key steps for launching your compensation strategy. You will learn how to analyze your current programs, research the market, and design an approach tailored for your organization. It cover best practices for communicating the new strategy to employees as well. A... view blog & white papers details

Businesses having the latest technology and equipment are at an advantage. But these tools become less valuable when workers lack manufacturing skills to operate them. The real key to success in manufacturing is having skilled employees. Investing in extensive manufacturing skills training for employees is a smart move. Read on to learn more about essential skills to succeed in the manufacturing industry. Importance of Manufacturing Skills The manufacturing industry depends a lot on its workers' skills. As technology and processes evolve, workers need to keep getting better. Here are the some ... view blog & white papers details