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02 Jun 2025

Salary Squeeze or Expectation Gap? Fixing the Real Pay Problem

Posted on June 2, 2025 (June 30, 2025) by Austin Schleeter

Illustration of an iceberg representing hidden causes of salary dissatisfaction.

HR’s Toughest Job Right Now? Managing Expectations. The term “salary squeeze” is trending across every compensation discussion—from boardrooms to Reddit threads. And while inflation, housing costs, and general economic anxiety are real pressures, they aren’t the whole story. In fact, they’re just the surface of a much deeper issue: the underlayment of mistrust between employers […]

01 Jun 2025

by Michelle Henderson Permalink

AI in Learning and Development: June 2025 HR & Compensation Trends

Posted on June 1, 2025 (July 3, 2025) by Michelle Henderson

Digital HR dashboard showing compensation insights and AI-powered analytics

Revolutionizing eLearning Development With AI Article: Revolutionizing Elearning Development With AI: A Conversation With Ethan Webb, CEO of Mindsmith Author: Steve Dahlberg Published: May 29, 2025 Why HR Leaders Should Read It: If your compensation strategy includes rewarding upskilling or performance-based learning outcomes, this article is a must-read. Ethan Webb of Mindsmith explains how AI […]

29 May 2025

by Stacy Fenner Permalink

Employee Onboarding Strategy: ROI-Driven Talent Retention Guide

Posted on May 29, 2025 (July 2, 2025) by Stacy Fenner

Infographic displaying employee onboarding strategy ROI metrics including turnover reduction percentages and cost savings

Compensation executives often overlook the powerful connection between employee onboarding strategy and total rewards effectiveness. However, recent industry analysis reveals that strategic onboarding programs deliver measurable financial returns while strengthening your compensation value proposition. Organizations implementing a comprehensive employee onboarding strategy report significant reductions in turnover costs and faster time-to-productivity metrics. The Financial Impact of […]

27 May 2025

by Laura Morgan Permalink

Why Compensation Experts Care About Payroll’s Strategic Transformation

Posted on May 27, 2025 (July 1, 2025) by Laura Morgan

Compensation and payroll leaders analyzing payroll dashboard

Payroll’s Power Is Rising—and Compensation Needs to Pay Attention In many organizations, payroll has long been treated as an operational necessity—a reliable but background process. However, compensation professionals are now waking up to a new reality: payroll’s strategic transformation is not only underway but also reshaping how compensation programs are designed, administered, and optimized. From […]

22 May 2025

by Alex Morgan Permalink

Military Family Compensation Strategies: 2025 HR Guide

Posted on May 22, 2025 (July 1, 2025) by Alex Morgan

Circular infographic showing four compensation strategies for military families

Are You Losing Military Talent? Here’s How Smart Compensation Can Help Imagine losing a top-performing employee and their spouse—both valuable contributors—because your compensation strategy overlooks their military family responsibilities. In 2025, with over 2.6 million military-affiliated employees in the U.S. workforce, compensation strategies for military families have never been more essential. Designing strategic compensation strategies […]

16 May 2025

by Austin Schleeter Permalink

Protecting Your Compensation Analysis with Legal Privilege

Posted on May 16, 2025 (June 23, 2025) by Austin Schleeter

Compensation analysis privilege protection decision tree

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Think Twice Before Opening the Compensation Kimono Uncovering internal pay disparities can be a powerful tool for driving equity and trust. But without the legal protection of compensation analysis privilege, your well-intentioned review could quickly become a legal minefield. For HR leaders and compensation professionals, the stakes are high. Pay […]

13 May 2025

by Michelle Henderson Permalink

Communication Method Selection: Choosing the Right Channel for Impact

Posted on May 13, 2025 (June 30, 2025) by Michelle Henderson

HR manager selecting between three effective communication delivery methods

Communication Method Selection Guide for HR Leaders Communication method selection has become a critical leadership skill in today’s hybrid workplace. Your choice of channel—whether in-person, video, email, or phone—significantly impacts how your message is received and interpreted by employees. The stakes are higher than ever. According to recent workplace research, poor communication delivery contributes to […]

07 May 2025

by Laura Morgan Permalink

Wellness Compensation Strategies: A Data-Driven Analyst’s Guide

Posted on May 7, 2025 (June 23, 2025) by Laura Morgan

MorganHR WELLNESS framework trademark registration certificate

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Key Challenge: Wellness and Pay Remain Disconnected Many companies still treat wellness and compensation as separate efforts. As a result, they miss out on a major opportunity to improve employee satisfaction, reduce turnover, and boost performance. Wellness compensation strategies can bring these efforts together to benefit both people and the […]

05 May 2025

by Stacy Fenner Permalink

Rebuilding Employee Trust Through Personalized Compensation Strategies

Posted on May 5, 2025 (June 23, 2025) by Stacy Fenner

Diagram showing three pillars of personalized compensation strategies: relational proximity, transparent principles, and attentive adaptability

The traditional “one-size-fits-all” approach to employee compensation is failing. Recent Harvard Business Review research reveals that 73% of professionals consider leaving their jobs when employers ignore individual circumstances and impose rigid policies. This crisis stems from broken psychological contracts between employers and employees, where standardized compensation programs no longer meet evolving worker expectations. Consequently, HR […]

02 May 2025

by Alex Morgan Permalink

How to Quality Check Your Bonus Plan Before It Fails

Posted on May 2, 2025 (June 23, 2025) by Alex Morgan

HR professional reviewing bonus plan quality check framework with DCAT methodology diagram

Many HR professionals spend months perfecting a bonus structure. Yet despite their best efforts, these well-designed programs often fail at rollout. Why? Because most overlook the operational backbone required for execution. A solid bonus plan quality check ensures your hard work translates into results. The DCAT framework—Design, Communications, Administration, and Technology—is your strategic lens. Without […]