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Empowering People Managers to Talk About Pay

Read about why and how organizations use customized compensation training for mangers to support pay communication and transparency.

Expert Brief

Lessons in Pay Transparency From the Public Sector

This expert brief provides insights and advice from three public sector comp and HR pros who have experienced the benefits and opportunities of managing pay transparency for their public organizations.

Quick Guide

Comp Quick Guide Pay adjustments after M&A

Read about how to effectively manage employee compensation before, during, and after a merger to positively impact your ability to retain and engage talent.

Expert Brief

Comp quick guide: Responding to employee reactions to pay transparency

Front-line employers are navigating volatile wage growth. We examine how they are adjusting comp strategies to retain and attract talent while upholding fiscal responsibility.

Expert Brief

Compensation planning stakeholder checklist 2024

This checklist can serve as a quick guide regarding stakeholder perspectives to consider and address during the compensation planning process.

How many organizations offer variable pay like bonuses or commissions, and how confident are they in their overall total rewards package?

75% of organizations offer variable pay (e.g., bonuses, commissions, etc.) and 64% say they are fairly confident or very confident in their total rewards package.

Which unconventional benefit are organizations most commonly adding to stay competitive?

42% of organizations say mental health or wellness benefits are the unconventional benefit or perk they have added to stay competitive in 2026.

How many organizations give employees a total rewards statement that shows the full monetary value of everything they receive?

43% of organizations provide a total rewards statement (TRS) to employees, which outlines all an employee's rewards with their monetary value.