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13 Sep 2025

What Tools Help HR Teams Manage Promotions, Bonuses, and Merit Increases Together?

Posted on September 13, 2025 (September 19, 2025) by Neil Morgan

HR professional overwhelmed by tall stacks of paper labeled Merit, Equity, Promotion, Bonus, and Spreadsheets representing fragmented compensation management systems

Picture this: You’re an HR Director juggling three separate spreadsheets for merit increases, another system for promotions, and a completely different process for bonus calculations. Meanwhile, your CEO wants a comprehensive view of total compensation spend, and your managers feel the drag of inconsistent workflows. Clearly, HR teams need integrated compensation management tools that handle […]

12 Sep 2025

by Laura Morgan Permalink

What’s the easiest way to run global compensation reviews with multiple currencies?

Posted on September 12, 2025 (September 19, 2025) by Laura Morgan

Global compensation reviews with multiple currencies visualized on a world map.

Estimated Reading Time: 7–9 minutes The easiest way is to use a compensation planning platform that supports multi-currency pay cycles, real-time conversion, and consistent rules across countries. Global HR leaders often struggle with spreadsheets that don’t align, exchange rates that change daily, and inconsistent rules across regions. These challenges create errors, frustrate managers, and raise […]

11 Sep 2025

by Alex Morgan Permalink

Merit Cycles Without an HRIS? A Complete HR Guide

Posted on September 11, 2025 (September 19, 2025) by Alex Morgan

Merit cycles without an HRIS workflow comparison showing spreadsheet errors versus automated compensation tools

Merit Cycle Reality Check HR leaders often find themselves asking: How can we run fair, consistent, and auditable merit cycles without an HRIS? The answer proves simpler than most expect. By using standalone compensation tools designed specifically to handle budgets, approvals, and merit recommendations in one centralized location, organizations can achieve remarkable results. Without proper […]

10 Sep 2025

by Michelle Henderson Permalink

Best Compensation Planning Software for Small Companies 2025

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

SMB compensation software decision framework comparing HRIS add-ons, enterprise systems, and purpose-built tools like SimplyMerit

The best compensation planning software for small to midsize companies combines affordability with simplicity, allowing organizations to deploy solutions quickly without requiring a full HRIS implementation. These purpose-built tools provide audit-ready visibility into compensation decisions while eliminating spreadsheet errors that plague traditional planning processes. Moreover, the right compensation planning software streamlines merit cycles and ensures […]

09 Sep 2025

by Stacy Fenner Permalink

The CEO Job Transformation: Leading Through Digital Evolution

Posted on September 9, 2025 (September 19, 2025) by Stacy Fenner

HR AI roadmap strategic timeline showing transformation phases from 2024 to 2030

Your AI transformation will fail without strategic HR support. While you’re focused on competitive advantage, your HR team is probably still processing benefits enrollments and planning company picnics. The CEO job transformation demands a complete overhaul of what you expect—and get—from human resources. Traditional HR operates as an administrative cost center. Your AI transformation requires […]

08 Sep 2025

by Austin Schleeter Permalink

Job Evaluation Process: Your Insider’s Guide to When Roles Actually Change

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

Comparative view of two HR department organization charts: one labeled 'Before Merger' showing pre-transition hierarchy, and the other labeled 'After Merger' displaying post-transition role structures and changes.

The Question Every HR Intern Faces Ever walked into a meeting where your manager says, “Sarah’s been crushing it for two years—let’s promote her to Senior Analyst,” only to realize Sarah’s actual work hasn’t changed at all? As you’re building your expertise in the job evaluation process, you’ve probably noticed this disconnect between employee growth […]

07 Sep 2025

by Michelle Henderson Permalink

How HR Teams Audit Compensation Data for Compliance

Posted on September 7, 2025 (October 1, 2025) by Michelle Henderson

HR team conducting a compensation data audit with compliance charts.

Why Compensation Data Audits Matter Every HR leader knows the pressure: salary budgets are tight, legal requirements keep shifting, and managers need to make fast decisions. Without proper auditing, compensation data becomes a compliance liability. HR teams can’t afford to overlook errors or inconsistent pay practices—especially when regulations around pay transparency and reporting grow stricter […]

06 Sep 2025

by Austin Schleeter Permalink

How Companies Can Ensure Pay Equity in Annual Compensation Cycles

Posted on September 6, 2025 (October 1, 2025) by Austin Schleeter

Pay equity compensation cycles implementation framework showing three-tier approach with data audits, training, and technology

HR directors face a complex challenge: ensuring pay equity in annual compensation cycles while managing hundreds of manager recommendations, budget constraints, and legal compliance requirements. This challenge exists whether you’re addressing pay equity proactively during your regular compensation cycle or launching a dedicated equity audit project. Pay equity requires combining systematic pay equity audits, comprehensive […]

05 Sep 2025

by Laura Morgan Permalink

Finding Pay-Equity Blind Spots Before the Board Does

Posted on September 5, 2025 (September 19, 2025) by Laura Morgan

Boards and investors have raised the bar. Pay equity blind spots are no longer a “maybe we’ll review next year” item—they’re now a recurring agenda point. If your team hasn’t already surfaced the gaps, expect your board to ask the questions first. That’s not the moment you want to be scrambling through spreadsheets. Where Pay […]

04 Sep 2025

by Alex Morgan Permalink

AI Roles Are Outpacing Your Pay Structure—Now What?

Posted on September 4, 2025 (September 19, 2025) by Alex Morgan

AI job architecture diagram showing levels from analyst to engineer to strategist with pay structure

The New Reality: AI Moves Faster Than Pay Bands AI roles are scaling at a speed most organizations didn’t anticipate. One quarter, you’re hiring a data scientist; the next, you’re fielding requests for prompt engineers, model evaluators, or AI ethics leads. Yet pay structures remain anchored in static bands set years ago. That mismatch exposes […]