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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07 Jan 2026

by Alex Morgan Permalink

AI in Compensation: How Agentic AI Will Transform Pay Decisions in 2026

Posted on January 7, 2026 (January 23, 2026) by Alex Morgan

AI in Compensation: Agentic AI robotic hand balancing pay equity scale with data streams and HR documents for equitable compensation pay decisions in 2026

The Compensation Revolution Happening Right Now To start, your compensation committee just spent three hours debating merit increases for 200 employees—a familiar pain point in traditional compensation planning that agentic AI compensation is now changing. Meanwhile, spreadsheets multiplied across email threads. Managers defended their favorites. Pay equity concerns hovered quietly over every decision. By the […]

06 Jan 2026

by Austin Schleeter Permalink

2026 Salary Increase Projections: Navigating Flat Budgets and High-Performers

Posted on January 6, 2026 (January 23, 2026) by Austin Schleeter

Editorial illustration of a hand-drawn bar chart in muted green tones showing salary increases, with one dramatically taller bar representing a high performer breaking through the expected pattern.

Salary planning season is here, and HR Directors face a familiar paradox: how do you retain top talent when merit budgets refuse to grow? According to Mercer’s October 2025 US Pay Planning Survey, firms are planning merit-based salary increases at 3.2% for 2026. This is essentially flat compared to 2025 actuals. Total salary budgets (including […]

05 Jan 2026

by Laura Morgan Permalink

Kickstarting 2026: Essential Compensation Priorities Amid Economic Uncertainty

Posted on January 5, 2026 (January 5, 2026) by Laura Morgan

HR leader navigating 2026 compensation priorities balancing budget, retention, and workforce trust

Why 2026 Feels Different for HR HR leaders face a paradox entering 2026: employees expect pay clarity, yet boards demand restraint. Economic signals remain mixed, salary budgets stay tight, and workers compare pay more openly than ever. As a result, many organizations feel stuck between caution and commitment. This tension makes 2026 compensation priorities harder […]

04 Jan 2026

by Alex Morgan Permalink

Grab a BEER: The Framework That Fixes Relationships Before They Break

Posted on January 4, 2026 (January 15, 2026) by Alex Morgan

BEER framework diagram showing four components for difficult workplace conversations

Your best project manager just posted something inflammatory on LinkedIn. A colleague you’ve known for years stops responding to your messages after a heated political thread. Three managers avoid giving performance feedback because “it feels awkward.” Meanwhile, talent walks out the door because no one had the courage to have one clear conversation. HR Directors […]

03 Jan 2026

by Laura Morgan Permalink

Pitches vs. Recommendations: The Framework Compensation Leaders Must Master

Posted on January 3, 2026 (January 15, 2026) by Laura Morgan

Compensation pitch recommendation comparison diagram showing visual differences between pitching transformation and recommending choices for HR leaders

Compensation professionals face a persistent credibility gap. Finance respects you for budgets. Operations tolerates you for compliance. Yet when strategic decisions happen, you’re often sidelined. The reason? Most compensation leaders present everything as recommendations—safe, data-backed, consensus-driven advice. Meanwhile, transformative compensation strategies require pitches that inspire investment and commitment. This distinction matters more as AI eliminates […]

02 Jan 2026

by Michelle Henderson Permalink

Pay Transparency Beyond the Numbers: How Leaders Can Navigate Pay Conversations With Confidence

Posted on January 2, 2026 (January 5, 2026) by Michelle Henderson

Business leader facilitating employee engagement discussion with diverse team in modern office setting

Intentional Pay Conversations Beyond the % If you’re a leader today, pay conversations are no longer annual events. They show up in one-on-ones, career check-ins, hallway conversations, and sometimes without warning. With AI, employees can look up their perceived “worth” with a single keystroke, which often leads to challenging questions leaders didn’t plan for. Questions […]

01 Jan 2026

by Austin Schleeter Permalink

Navigating 2026

Posted on January 1, 2026 (January 15, 2026) by Austin Schleeter

HR professionals planning 2026 compensation priorities with strategic frameworks against backdrop of economic uncertainty and dawn cityscape

Economic turbulence continues to reshape how organizations approach compensation strategy. HR Directors entering 2026 face a familiar paradox: flat salary budgets colliding with intensifying retention pressures. While economists debate recession timing and the Federal Reserve calibrates interest rates, compensation leaders must build resilient frameworks. The organizations that thrive won’t be those with the largest budgets. […]

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 […]