Compensation Trends for Comp Professionals

September 3, 2026

News to know: August 2026 labor market and pay legislation update

The compensation function is being pulled in every direction at once. Here’s what August’s data on salary budgets, executive pay, Wall Street bonuses, pay transparency, and AI means for how you design and defend your pay programs heading into 2027.

September 3, 2026

Compference26 is almost here. So is a new era of compensation intelligence

Compensation intelligence has moved to the center of strategy. At Compference26, learn how AI is reshaping compensation, why unified data matters, and what's next.

September 1, 2026

Job description management: What it is and why it matters

Job descriptions shape hiring, compensation, and retention. Learn why management matters and how to build a centralized system for better talent decisions

August 28, 2026

Why hiring delays are really an alignment problem, not an issue with speed

Hiring delays aren't about slow processes. The real problem? Talent acquisition and compensation aren't aligned before recruiting even starts.

August 27, 2026

Reflecting on Labor Day: The modern case for fair pay

Labor Day reminds us: fair pay isn't just about values; it's about visibility, equity, and building compensation practices that can help retain top talent.

August 20, 2026

3 ways to drive actual ROI with compensation

Compensation directly impacts your ROI. Learn to drive real results using a three-part framework that works: reliable data, meaningful outcomes, and informed decision-makers.

August 13, 2026

The case for and against peanut butter pay

Peanut butter pay — or flat raises — feels fair until your top performers leave. Payscale data shows 36% of companies tried it in 2026 and only 32% plan to continue). Explore what the data says about peanut butter pay, and what actually works for keeping talent.

August 5, 2026

Pay increases and inflation are both rising: How to justify your 2027 salary budget to the CFO

As employers plan salary budgets for 2027, wage growth and inflation are both rising — creating urgency for HR leaders to justify salary budgets with solid data.

August 4, 2026

News to know: July 2026 labor market and pay legislation update

The July 2026 labor market update covers a cooling jobs report, AI’s growing impact on entry-level hiring, 2027 salary increase projections, and Virginia and Maine pay transparency laws now in effect. Here’s what compensation and HR leaders need to know right now.

July 30, 2026

The culture of compensation: how pay literacy shifts company culture

Employees can't assess pay fairness without context. Discover how compensation literacy builds the foundation for genuine company culture and trust.

July 24, 2026

You don’t have to be on a compensation island all by yourself

Compensation teams feel isolated and disconnected from colleagues and the expertise they need. Discover why and how strategic partnerships help you move from reactive to proactive.

July 20, 2026

Tips and tricks for effective job description creation automation and compliance

How to use generative AI and automation in job description creation to save time, help with compliance, and let your team focus on what matters most: connecting with candidates.

Compensation trends: Modern perspectives on pay