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Build a retention strategy for today's workforce On-demand webinar

Join livingHR and Payscale for a webinar which will explore practical, high-impact strategies for retaining critical talent in a volatile environment, with a focus on why traditional, siloed approaches to compensation intelligence are holding organizations back.

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Benchmarking jobs using smart technology

Job benchmarking used to be painfully slow. The first problem? Finding reliable market data.

Research Reports

2026 Compensation Best Practices

Survey data and insights from HR and compensation professionals to support best-in-class compensation management in a year of strategic alignment.

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Mastering merit season: Best practices for success On-demand webinar

In this webinar, our compensation experts will share best practices for making the most of merit season—from early planning to execution and communication.

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The real costs of pay compression

With a labor market cooling, some employers aren’t concerned with pay compression.

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Your survey management playbook

Salary surveys shapes your entire compensation program. Without HR-reported job pricing, you can’t do much of anything.

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How evolving regulations are reshaping job postings On-demand webinar

Join this practical session to understand how these regulations affect job-writing workflows, where teams are most exposed today, and how to build scalable, automated compliance into your job content—without sacrificing employer brand or hiring effectiveness.

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Preventing regrettable turnover when pay goes public

In today's unsteady labor market, many employers are deprioritizing retention amid layoffs and slower hiring. Top talent, however, retains strong options even in an employer's market.

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Pay transparency in 2026: Trends, risks, and readiness On-demand

Join Payscale pay transparency experts as they discuss the trends shaping pay transparency, the risks of being unprepared, and the practical steps HR, compensation, and talent acquisition teams can take now to be ready for 2026 and beyond.

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Building a stronger salary data strategy

Traditional survey data isn’t enough. But you already knew that. It’s why you’re gut-checking pay ranges on job boards.

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Mastering job management

Job management is the foundation of your compensation program. But many organizations struggle with outdated descriptions, a fragmented job architecture, and truly understanding the compensable factors for individual roles.

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What’s the hidden cost of spreadsheets?‍

Here’s the story of a company who “lost” $11-million dollars in compensation because of a single incorrect entry.

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