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October 20, 2026

Think you know compensation? Here are a few things worth knowing

Can you define compa-ratio or explain pay compression? 31% of organizations can’t—and it’s costing them in misaligned offers and poor pay decisions.

October 15, 2026

Everyone wants AI skills. But nearly no one has a confident answer about what to pay for them.

AI fluency is becoming non-negotiable across every department. But when compensation teams try to price this skill, they hit a wall: there's no market consensus. Payscale's 2026 AI Workforce Impact Report reveals how organizations are handling — and mishandling — pay decisions for AI capabilities.

October 13, 2026

Which jobs are exceeding inflation in 2026?

Inflation hit 3.4% in August, but some jobs are seeing wage growth of 7% to nearly 16%. Here's a list of roles that are actually beating inflation.

October 8, 2026

What a merit increase can and can't fix: A realistic framework

Not all compensation problems need merit increases. Learn what merit actually solves, what it doesn't, and how to structure your review season strategically.

October 7, 2026

Your compensation benchmark isn’t wrong — it’s just old

Your compensation benchmarking data is outdated the moment you implement it. Here's why it matters and how to layer live market data for competitive advantage.

October 6, 2026

From back-office function to strategic advisor: redefining the role of compensation

Compensation teams are finally getting a seat at the table, but the role has changed. Learn what's driving the shift from reactive handler to strategic advisor, what executives now expect, and why pay transparency and AI are forcing the move.