30 Jan 2026 Performance-Based Pay Models: Aligning Rewards with Business Goals to Boost Employee Engagement by Austin Schleeter On January 30, 2026 Organizations often introduce performance-based pay models as a way to motivate employees and reinforce accountability. Employees, however, experience it far... READ MORE
28 Jan 2026 Merit Cycle Errors: HR Horror Stories When Spreadsheets Become Crises by Laura Morgan On January 28, 2026 When Spreadsheet Errors Become Career-Defining Moments You're staring at your screen at 11 PM, three days before board approval, when... READ MORE
28 Jan 2026 High-Performer Differentiation: Merit Increases and Incentives in 2026 by Michelle Henderson On January 28, 2026 The war for top talent doesn't end after the hire. In 2026, employers face a key challenge: merit increase budgets... READ MORE
16 Jan 2026 Flexible Work’s Impact on 2026 Compensation Packages by Alex Morgan On January 16, 2026 Flexible work compensation packages have become the defining challenge for HR Directors navigating 2026's evolving workplace. Companies face mounting pressure... READ MORE
14 Jan 2026 Skills-Based Pay: Redefining Compensation Structures for 2026 by Laura Morgan On January 14, 2026 Skills-Based Compensation: Redefining Pay Structures for Performance and Equity Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes This article explores the concept of... READ MORE
12 Jan 2026 CompAware™ Roundtable: Real Pay Questions, Manager Sticking Points & Practical Coaching Tools by Laura Morgan On January 12, 2026 Manager pay conversations are becoming more complex as transparency, inflation, and internal comparisons increase. This roundtable presents real-world scenarios and... READ MORE
12 Jan 2026 2026 Compensation Strategies for a Softening Labor Market by Austin Schleeter On January 12, 2026 Labor markets are cooling after years of rapid wage growth, and HR Directors now face a critical turning point. In... READ MORE
09 Jan 2026 Personalized Benefits Trends: Tailoring Compensation for Financial Wellness by Laura Morgan On January 09, 2026 Budget-conscious HR directors face a brutal reality in 2026. Consequently, base pay budgets remain flat while employees demand more support... READ MORE
08 Jan 2026 Pay Transparency Laws Expanding in 2026: Best Practices for Compliance by Michelle Henderson On January 08, 2026 Your HR inbox just pinged again. Another state legislature passed pay transparency requirements, and you're scrambling to figure out what... READ MORE
06 Jan 2026 2026 Salary Increase Projections: Navigating Flat Budgets and High-Performers by Austin Schleeter On January 06, 2026 Salary planning season is here, and HR Directors face a familiar paradox: how do you retain top talent when merit... READ MORE