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The ABC's of Compensation: How to Determine Wages
I often joke that I use a dart board when making compensation decisions. Although fun and possibly amusing, it’s not the approach to take when...
Employee Compensation: Impact on Patronage Refunds
Pay increase requests are, well, increasing in frequency. And those increases, bring an increase in overall expenses. That’s a lot of increases. Much...
Compensation and Inflation: Breaking it Down
Back in the day when I first started doing compensation work, my more experienced peers spoke of a time when there were double digit merit increases. I...
4 Steps to Accomplish your Professional Development Goals
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry How many of your ‘goals’ have morphed into wishes? They are like dandelions that...
Get Creative! Benefits to Enhance Total Compensation
A few weeks ago, I read an article that cited a random survey about what employees want from their employer. It stated that 63% of those surveyed...
Do it Today: Feedback Drives Performance Management
I have a friend who works in the construction business. In his role as Foreman of an iron working crew, Craig needs to provide direct and honest...
HR for HR: HR Processes Need Love Too
Efficient, effective, and legally compliant HR processes that are universally followed make a significant impact on achieving business goals. If you’ve...
Paid Time Off: Take Vacation and Get More Done
When I was a young employee eagerly climbing my career ladder, I often put in extra hours to get the job done. Now that I’m a bit more experienced, I...
Inclusion at Work: Join the Dance
"Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance." -- Verna Myers