We live in a world of perpetually upgraded work. Each day, work becomes a little more automated, employee and worker rewards become a little more immediate … Read more
Surveys
Survey Says Cold, Hard Cash Is Your Workforce’s Favorite Holiday Perk This Year
Ah, the holidays. A time in business to tie a bow on the past year and exhale from what was hopefully a time of prosperity. And according to a new survey, … Read more
The Complicated Role Comp Plays In Retention, Engagement and Satisfaction
Here at PayScale, we conduct ongoing research to understand the complicated relationship between compensation, how people feel about their salary and the … Read more
SHRM Harassment Survey: Some Improvement, But Culture Needs to Change
“Change is taking place, but organizational culture must continue to evolve.” That’s one takeaway from the study that SHRM released earlier this month as … Read more
It’s Not Just the Benefits You Offer, But How They’re Accessed That Matters
As the competition for talent intensifies, companies are desperate to discover what they can do to attract the best employees. As a result, many employers … Read more
Your Execs Think More of HR Than Does Everyone Else
Admit it: You care what people think about you. While we haven’t figured out what your neighbors or friends are thinking, we can tell you what people think … Read more
Your Execs Are Fooling Themselves When It Comes to the Feedback Office Workers Want
Think your office workers are satisfied with the level of performance feedback they receive? Think again. New data suggests that if you’re still … Read more
Talent Competition Is Fueling Wellness Spending Increase
With historic lows in unemployment rates and a growing demand for high-quality, dedicated employees, a company’s benefits and culture have never been more … Read more
Look Beyond the Stereotypes When Considering Benefits
As employers try to figure out what employees want most, there can be a tendency to rely on gender and generational stereotypes that often don’t meet the … Read more
How to Convince the C-Suite to Make Learning a Priority
For most organizations, every dollar or minute spent on the company’s dime is constantly under evaluation and fierce scrutiny. Although reskilling … Read more
The Gender Pay Gap Is Also an Opportunity Gap
The current business climate has created a new focus, and even spurred new laws aimed at achieving equal pay, but not enough progress has been made. … Read more
Too Little Training and Too Much Admin is Hurting Your Managers
From deploying complex technology tools to streamlining communication, today’s organizations are doing everything in their power to increase efficiency. … Read more
Can Culture Be as Simple as Just 19 Words?
It’s well understood that culture can make or break a workplace. Understanding what “culture” means, however, is a whole other matter. As a working … Read more
‘Immigration Adjacent’ Perks Are Important For Foreign Workers
Every year, we survey U.S. employers about the status of their employment-based immigration programs. This year, the Immigration Trends report revealed … Read more
Most Turnover Is Voluntary and Commute Time Is One Reason
Understanding and managing workforce turnover is becoming more scientific. This is great news because turnover – especially voluntary turnover – has real … Read more
Top Organizations Do Pay Differently From Everyone Else
In the latest “Compensation Best Practices Report,” which gathered responses from 7,100 respondents on their pay practices, PayScale – the company where I … Read more
Referral Programs Work Best If You Stay Alert to Their Downside
From my desk I can see the impact that employee referrals have on hiring: Four members of our 12-person team received some kind of referral for their … Read more
Everything You Wanted to Know About Pulse Surveys
Many organizations and survey software providers use the terms “employee pulse surveys” and “always-on survey” (or variations of always-on, such as … Read more
Diversity, Interviewing, Analytics and AI are the Top Global Recruiting Trends
Each year, over the past few years, I look forward to reviewing LinkedIn’s annual recruiting trends report. The 2018 version is no different! It’s 60 pages … Read more
Smaller Employers May Find College Hiring A Little Easier This Year
Smaller companies and those without a big national brand may find recruiting the Class of 2018 a little easier this year. The annual college recruiting … Read more