SimplyMerit is cloud-based compensation management software created by MorganHR that simplifies merit planning, bonuses, and equity grants with real-time collaboration, HRIS integration, and Total Rewards Statements. Most organizations go live in 5 days.

How does SimplyMerit integrate with our HRIS?

SimplyMerit integrates seamlessly with ADP, Paylocity, BambooHR, and other major HRIS platforms through secure API connections. Employee data syncs automatically to eliminate manual updates.

How long does SimplyMerit implementation take?

Most organizations are live in 5 days with our Live in Five implementation process. This includes setup, data migration, and team training.

Can SimplyMerit handle bonuses and equity grants?

Yes. SimplyMerit handles merit increases, bonuses, spot awards, promotions, equity grants, and other variable compensation types in one platform.

What makes MorganHR different from other compensation consultants?

MorganHR combines expert compensation consulting with SimplyMerit software. Every client gets ongoing access to our compensation consultants, not just a software helpdesk. We provide both strategic guidance and powerful tools.

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22 Dec 2025

by Stacy Fenner Permalink

Professional Networking Conversations Have Quietly Disappeared

Posted on December 22, 2025 (December 22, 2025) by Stacy Fenner

Professional networking conversations used to happen naturally. They happened over conference coffee, during vendor briefings, and through trusted peer calls that never required an agenda. However, something fundamental has shifted. Today, many HR leaders feel isolated despite being “connected” to thousands of people online. Peer networking has not vanished because leaders stopped caring. Instead, it […]

19 Dec 2025

by Michelle Henderson Permalink

When Your Outside Sales Team Isn’t Outside Anymore: The FLSA Exemption Problem

Posted on December 19, 2025 (December 19, 2025) by Michelle Henderson

outside sales exemption requirements showing traditional in-person customer meetings versus remote video conference selling from home office

Key Takeaways The outside sales exemption requires employees to work primarily at customer locations, not from home Remote selling via Zoom and phone doesn’t qualify as “outside sales” under FLSA rules Misclassified sales teams can create overtime liability of $1M+ for mid-sized companies Companies should audit sales roles immediately if reps spend less than 60% […]

18 Dec 2025

by Laura Morgan Permalink

Most Compensation Professionals Can’t Research—And It’s Costing Them Credibility

Posted on December 18, 2025 (December 19, 2025) by Laura Morgan

Four-level compensation research knowledge hierarchy showing progression from unverified rumors to verified facts with percentages and examples for each level

Your Chief Financial Officer asks a simple question: “Why does this position pay $85,000 when the survey shows $78,000?” This question often arises due to variations in compensation research methods. You confidently cite your source. Then she pulls up a different survey showing $92,000. Now she’s questioning everything you’ve presented for the past year. Welcome […]

15 Dec 2025

by Michelle Henderson Permalink

Compensation Data Analytics: Turning Pay Decisions Into Strategy

Posted on December 15, 2025 (December 19, 2025) by Michelle Henderson

Illustration showing fragmented compensation data transforming into a clear analytics dashboard that supports informed compensation decisions

Compensation planning keeps getting harder. Pay transparency laws increase scrutiny. Labor markets remain relatively tight despite some cooling. Leaders want faster answers with fewer surprises. Yet many HR teams still rely on spreadsheets held together by hope and version control. This pressure is exactly where compensation data analytics matters. When HR teams apply compensation data […]

12 Dec 2025

by Neil Morgan Permalink

AI Compensation Management: Streamline Merit Increases & Bonus Planning

Posted on December 12, 2025 (December 19, 2025) by Neil Morgan

Illustration of HR managers in a modern office using AI for compensation planning, balancing strategy and compliance with elements like charts, the Clarity Compass Method diagram, performance metrics clipboard, scales for equity, and lock icons for privacy.

The Compensation AI Paradox Every HR Director Faces Right Now Your managers are already using ChatGPT for AI compensation management to plan merit increases. They’re pasting performance notes into AI tools, asking for raise recommendations, and drafting compensation rationales. Recent data shows 60% of managers now rely on AI for personnel decisions including raises[1], yet […]

11 Dec 2025

by Laura Morgan Permalink

Pay Transparency Laws 2026: Stop Scrambling, Start Leading

Posted on December 11, 2025 (December 19, 2025) by Laura Morgan

Framework comparing minimum pay transparency compliance versus strategic compensation structure building with six-month outcome projection showing 300-400% cost differential

Your January deadline isn’t a compliance problem. It’s a structural problem. Every HR leader calling us right now sounds the same: “We need to post salary ranges by January 1st, and we don’t even know if our job titles make sense.” They’re treating pay transparency like a posting requirement. It’s not. It’s a forcing function […]

10 Dec 2025

by Michelle Henderson Permalink

Merit Review Implementation: The Complete HR Director’s Guide to Running Your Annual Cycle

Posted on December 10, 2025 (December 19, 2025) by Michelle Henderson

The Merit Review Trap Most HR Directors Fall Into Your finance team just approved a 3.5% merit budget. Managers are already asking when the cycle opens. Your HRIS doesn’t talk to your performance system. And you’ve got exactly six weeks to deliver increases to 800 employees without creating pay equity lawsuits or budget overruns. Sound […]

09 Dec 2025

by Alex Morgan Permalink

Salary Survey Selection: A Strategic Framework

Posted on December 9, 2025 (December 19, 2025) by Alex Morgan

Salary survey selection framework matrix displaying talent competition, data quality, use case alignment, and geographic precision as evaluation dimensions for compensation benchmarking

Every compensation leader has asked the wrong question: “Which salary survey should I buy?” The real question demanding an answer is: “What strategic decisions drive my data requirements, and which surveys actually deliver against those needs?” Survey selection reveals your compensation philosophy, validates your talent competition, and exposes whether you understand what you’re truly measuring. […]

08 Dec 2025

by Austin Schleeter Permalink

Are You “Out of Office” – or Out of Clarity? Why the Holiday Season Exposes How Little We Understand Our PTO Policies

Posted on December 8, 2025 (December 19, 2025) by Austin Schleeter

Illustration showing a December calendar, clocks, PTO icons, and policy checkmarks representing holiday time-off planning and PTO policy clarity.

The inbox says, “I’ll be offline.”The calendar says, “OOO.”And the brain says, “Wait… am I using PTO, a floating holiday, sick leave, or something else entirely?” Every December, conversations about time off surge. Employees submit last-minute requests, managers scramble to balance coverage, and HR teams brace for the annual wave of “What policy applies here?” […]

02 Dec 2025

by Austin Schleeter Permalink

Benchmarking Salaries in a Competitive Market: Strategies for Attracting Top Talent Without Breaking the Bank

Posted on December 2, 2025 (December 19, 2025) by Austin Schleeter

Salary data comparability decision matrix showing seven evaluation criteria for compensation benchmarking with color-coded outcomes for high confidence, use with caution, and exclude from analysis

Ever wonder why two seemingly identical jobs at different companies can pay $20,000 apart? You’re three months into your compensation analyst role, and your hiring manager just asked you to price a new Marketing Manager position. You pull up three salary surveys, search Google for “Marketing Manager salary,” and get numbers ranging from $68,000 to […]