From navigating limited budgets and approval processes to separating performance feedback from pay discussions, we delve into practical tips that empower you to foster open communication and transparency with your employees. By implementing these strategies, organizations can create a supportive environment where managers feel equipped to address pay-related concerns and deliver annual increase news effectively.

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In this article, we will be discussing how to identify and measure whether your structure, ranges, and assignment of jobs to ranges might be misaligned. We will also review some common compensation formulas that you can integrate into your periodic reporting to monitor how your structure is working.

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Why is employee financial well-being so important? Financial stress can significantly affect an employee's mental and physical health, leading to decreased focus, motivation, and engagement at work. Take a look at these 5 strategies to boost employee financial well-being within your organization.

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This detailed job analysis guide dives into all the details on what job analysis is and how you can successfully perform one. We’ll also look at 4 different methods to performing a job analysis and 6 different questions you can ask to help you get started.

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Let’s take one more look at what employers are forecasting for salary increase budgets for 2024. The 2023 Mercer QuickPulse™ - US Compensation Planning Survey also has insights to share on promotions, off-cycle increases, salary structure adjustments, and some hot topics, such as pay transparency.

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Taking the intel from the 2023/2024 Inside Employees’ Minds study we’ve identified the top 5 areas of focus for HR professionals as we head into 2024. Lets dive in!

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If you’re preparing employees for life after work, you’ve got to stay current with the latest in Social Security and Medicare. Get started with this overview of key changes coming to Social Security and Medicare in 2023.

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Our compensation experts discuss, at a high level, 5 key topics that are dominating the discussions and activities of most compensation and total rewards teams in the United States.

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