06 Jan 2026 2026 Salary Increase Projections by Austin Schleeter On January 06, 2026 2026 Salary Increase Projections: Navigating Flat Budgets and High-Performers Salary planning season is here, and HR Directors face a familiar... READ MORE
03 Jan 2026 Pitches vs. Recommendations: The Framework Compensation Leaders Must Master by Laura Morgan On January 03, 2026 Compensation professionals face a persistent credibility gap. Finance respects you for budgets. Operations tolerates you for compliance. Yet when strategic... READ MORE
15 Dec 2025 Compensation Data Analytics: Turning Pay Decisions Into Strategy by Michelle Henderson On December 15, 2025 Compensation planning keeps getting harder. Pay transparency laws increase scrutiny. Labor markets remain relatively tight despite some cooling. Leaders want... READ MORE
10 Dec 2025 Merit Review Implementation: The Complete HR Director’s Guide to Running Your Annual Cycle by Michelle Henderson On December 10, 2025 The Merit Review Trap Most HR Directors Fall Into Your finance team just approved a 3.5% merit budget. Managers are... READ MORE
08 Dec 2025 Are You “Out of Office” – or Out of Clarity? Why the Holiday Season Exposes How Little We Understand Our PTO Policies by Austin Schleeter On December 08, 2025 The inbox says, “I’ll be offline.”The calendar says, “OOO.”And the brain says, “Wait… am I using PTO, a floating holiday,... READ MORE
01 Dec 2025 Compensation Planning Clarity: Your 2026 Decision Framework by Stacy Fenner On December 01, 2025 Manual compensation planning can consume hundreds of HR hours per cycle, yet 44% of employers still cite compensation as their... READ MORE
25 Nov 2025 Ask Better Questions: The Leadership Skill That Transforms Performance Conversations by Stacy Fenner On November 25, 2025 As a leader, have you ever rushed to solve a problem, give an answer, or outline a plan of attack?... READ MORE
24 Nov 2025 When “Professional” Doesn’t Mean What You Think: Untangling the DOE Degree Ruling and FLSA Confusion by Austin Schleeter On November 24, 2025 Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. FLSA classifications depend... READ MORE
30 Oct 2025 In the World of Compensation, Not All Hierarchies Are Created Equal by Laura Morgan On October 30, 2025 Understanding the Role of Hierarchies in Compensation When you think of a “hierarchy,” what comes to mind? For many, it’s... READ MORE
28 Oct 2025 Compa-Ratio Explained: A Simple Guide for HR Directors by Michelle Henderson On October 28, 2025 Introduction: Making Compensation Metrics Human Again Many HR leaders have faced the moment when a CEO asks, “What’s our compa-ratio... READ MORE