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20 Mar 2025

How to Conduct a Deep Dive Compensation/HRIS Data Audit

Posted on March 20, 2025 (March 22, 2025) by Alex Morgan

Infographic outlining the 10-step process for conducting a deep dive Compensation/HRIS Data Audit, including data validation, pay equity analysis, and market benchmarking.

Conducting a Compensation/HRIS Data Audit is essential for ensuring your compensation practices are fair, compliant, and aligned with market standards. In particular, HR, compensation, and HRIS analysts, this audit validates data accuracy in the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and examines pay structures for equity and competitiveness. This process helps identify errors, outdated policies, and […]

17 Mar 2025

by Stacy Fenner Permalink

The Luck of Talent: Creating Opportunity through Strategic Hiring Practices

Posted on March 17, 2025 (March 16, 2025) by Stacy Fenner

HR professional shaking hands with a candidate during a successful hiring process.

Strategic hiring practices are essential for organizations aiming to attract, retain, and develop top talent. In 2025, HR leaders must implement structured and goal-driven recruitment strategies that align with business objectives. The luck of talent: creating opportunity through strategic hiring practices is about leveraging data, setting clear hiring goals, and ensuring competitive compensation to build […]

16 Mar 2025

by Alex Morgan Permalink

Compensation for Talent Development: Analysts’ Role in Creating Talent Opportunities

Posted on March 16, 2025 (March 16, 2025) by Alex Morgan

Salary Distribution by Role for Compensation Strategy

The Importance of Leveraging Compensation Analysis to Support Talent Opportunities As businesses plan for 2025, aligning pay structures with talent development goals is more critical than ever. Compensation for talent development ensures that organizations attract, retain, and nurture top talent through strategic compensation analysis. Compensation analysts play a pivotal role in designing strategies that not […]

11 Mar 2025

by Laura Morgan Permalink

Compensation Benchmarking: The Key to Competitive Pay

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Laura Morgan

HR professionals analyzing salary data and compensation reports for benchmarking.

Understanding Compensation Benchmarking Compensation benchmarking is critical for organizations seeking to remain competitive in the job market while ensuring internal pay equity. It involves comparing salary structures, benefits, and other reward elements against relevant data sources to make informed decisions. Organizations that implement compensation benchmarking gain a competitive edge by attracting and retaining top talent. […]

05 Mar 2025

by Laura Morgan Permalink

Incentives for Continuous Learning: How to Align Pay and Rewards

Posted on March 5, 2025 (March 5, 2025) by Laura Morgan

Employees in a training session raising their hands to participate, with laptops open, illustrating a culture of continuous learning in the workplace.

Why Incentives for Continuous Learning Matter Providing incentives for continuous learning is essential for keeping employees engaged and businesses competitive. A workplace that encourages employees to grow their skills through structured pay strategies and rewards fosters long-term retention and innovation. According to a recent HR Executive article, a true culture of continuous learning isn’t just […]

04 Mar 2025

by Austin Schleeter Permalink

Optimizing Sales Compensation with Customer Stratification

Posted on March 4, 2025 (March 5, 2025) by Austin Schleeter

A strategic sales compensation plan aligning incentives with customer profitability

Sales teams are often compensated based on revenue generation, but not all revenue contributes equally to a company’s bottom line. Some customers drive high-margin, long-term business, while others drain resources and provide low profitability. Yet, many organizations still incentivize all sales equally, leading to misaligned priorities and wasted effort on unprofitable accounts. The solution? Customer […]

27 Feb 2025

by Michelle Henderson Permalink

Building Effective Employee Recognition Programs: Data-Driven Strategies for 2025

Posted on February 27, 2025 (February 27, 2025) by Michelle Henderson

Data-Driven Strategies for Employee Recognition Programs

Building Effective Employee Recognition Programs is essential for cultivating an engaged and motivated workforce. When companies prioritize acknowledging their people’s hard work and achievements, retention rates tend to climb. In turn, productivity and team morale flourish. Although many organizations have recognition initiatives in place, few are designed with a detailed, data-driven approach that aligns incentives […]

25 Feb 2025

by Stacy Fenner Permalink

Building a Culture of Continuous Recognition

Posted on February 25, 2025 (February 27, 2025) by Stacy Fenner

HR Strategies for Building a Culture of Continuous Employee Recognition

Building a Culture of Continuous Recognition has become more critical than ever in 2025. In a fast-paced world, employees need to feel that their efforts and achievements matter every day, not just during annual reviews. When ongoing employee appreciation becomes a standard practice, it directly supports broader organizational goals and boosts engagement. In fact, leaders […]

23 Feb 2025

by Alex Morgan Permalink

Data Cleanliness in HRIS Systems: A Must for Reliable HR Data

Posted on February 23, 2025 (February 23, 2025) by Alex Morgan

Computer screen with HRIS data on a spreadsheet showing data cleanliness

Data Cleanliness in HRIS Systems underpins every aspect of modern human resources management. Accurate, complete, and consistent HR data hygiene helps organizations avoid payroll errors, compliance pitfalls, and unreliable reports. Moreover, a focus on data cleanliness in HRIS systems fosters trust among employees and ensures that HR teams can confidently make strategic decisions. Clean HR […]

20 Feb 2025

by Laura Morgan Permalink

The Future of Compensation: AI’s Impact on Price, Profit, and Competition

Posted on February 20, 2025 (February 23, 2025) by Laura Morgan

A futuristic depiction of a workforce adapting to AI technology, illustrating changes in job roles and compensation.

Understanding Compensation Through Economic Theory Compensation has long been shaped by fundamental economic principles—price, profit, and competition. These three forces dictate how much organizations are willing to pay for talent, how employees maximize their earning potential, and how markets adjust over time. Historically, high-demand skills command high wages, but as competition increases and knowledge becomes […]