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Compensation Audio Conference--October 2
Join us for an in-depth audio conference on October 2 as our expert explains the basics of reviewing and managing rate ranges and job grades. You'll learn practical steps for developing competitive, affordable, and fair salary structures--and for fixing the most common problems employers face when dealing with pay range issues.
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Report IDs 5 Regions with Highest Average Annual Wage, Hottest Industries
A new report seeks to answer the question "Where's the money?" in the face of rising unemployment and a struggling economy.
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Nearly Half of Workers Living Paycheck to Paycheck
More American workers are living paycheck to paycheck than they did last year, according to a new survey. And many of them don't save as much as a penny in a given month.
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This Week's Poll
Do you offer financial planning education to your employees?
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Last Week's Poll
See who respondents said holds the upper hand in salary negotiations right now.
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Line Up Your Executive Comp Program with Corporate Objectives
Creating an executive compensation pay package requires a carefully integrated strategy. BLR's Fundamentals of Executive Compensation--Download, a practical handbook that includes sample employment agreement and model equity plans, shows you how to recruit the talent that can lead your organization ahead of the competition while aligning their compensation with your organizational goals. Includes helpful sections on how to navigate complex tax laws, securities laws, and accounting principles you must consider.
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Survey Projects 3.8% Median Salary Increases in 2009
The median budget for salary increases in 2009 is projected to be 3.8 percent for exempt employees and 3.75 percent for nonexempt salaried and hourly employees, according to a new survey report.
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HR Pros Split on Mandatory Paid Sick Leave
HR professionals are split nearly dead even when it comes to whether employers should offer paid sick leave, according to a recent poll on HR.BLR.com and Compensation.BLR.com.
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Top 10 Compensation Stories
The following 10 articles are the most popular among Compensation.BLR.com readers in the last 90 days.
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Featured Article
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Media Attention Impacts Executive Pay
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In the not-so-distant past, decisions about executive pay, including the choice of who would make those decisions, was often based on existing relationships. But is the openness that currently surrounds decisions about executive pay always a good thing? And what is the motivation for it?
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[Trial or subscription to Compensation.BLR.com required.]
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Compensation Q&A
Questions from our Ask the Experts archives
We have an employee who wants to donate blood and wants us to pay for his time while he is doing this. We cover doctor's appointments for up to 2 hours. Can we categorize this as a doctor's appointment or should we just tell him it is not covered? Or would it simply be a good will gesture on our part to pay him?
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HR Challenge®: Garnishment
What is the maximum amount of wages available for a family support garnishment if the employee is already supporting another dependent child?
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Compensation Hot Topic: Condensed Workweeks
An HR Forum Subscriber is running into logistical problems while trying to implement a condensed workweek and is asking for assistance.
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| Featured HR And Compensation Resources |
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Sexual Harassment Toolkit
This complete sexual harassment training program includes a customizable, fullyprepared presentation in PowerPoint®. It also includes sample policies, training notices, trainee workbook, speaker's notes, handouts, employee quizzes, a completion certificate for training documentation, and regulatory information.
FLSA: Wage and Hour Self-Audit Guide--Download
Download this guide to easily determine whether you are in an industry or employ the type of worker that is most typically at risk. It will help you quickly determine the most cost-effective method of compliance with the revised Fair Labor Standards Act.
Salary Management Webinar Recording
Order this in-depth 90-minute webinar on how to establish a systematic approach to pay administration that will serve you well whether the economy is thriving or faltering.
What Everyone Should Know About Workers' Compensation
Use BLR's colorful and lively illustrated 16-page booklet to train your employees. It will reinforce the message that employees play a major role in reducing the number of workers' comp claims every day.
Best Practices in Compensation & Benefits Newsletter
This monthly newsletter will ensure that you are on top of the latest compensation and benefits news.
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