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Practical guidance on market pricing, salary surveys, pay structures and pay conversations, written by compensation analysts.
Shift Differentials in 2025: Why Companies Pay, and Why It Matters
A high-level overview of shift differential best practices and trends from compensation analysts from more than 100 companies
Justin Hampton · Apr 30, 2026Merit and incentivesIs Unlimited PTO a Scam? The Data Says It’s More Complicated
Is unlimited PTO a scam? Only 12% of employers offer it. See the 2018 and 2024 usage data, how it works and why communication decides success.
Justin Hampton · Dec 31, 2025Merit and incentivesThe Merit Pay Paradox
Merit increases rarely meet employee expectations. Effective salary increases require competitive salaries, bonuses, and recognition.
Justin Hampton · Dec 14, 2025Strategy and leadershipAI in Compensation Management: How Compensation Teams are Using AI Today
Learn how companies are adopting AI in compensation. From market matching to employee sentiment, AI is changing how compensation teams work.
Justin Hampton · Nov 4, 2025Pay structuresExternal-Facing Job Titles: Legal Risks and Governance
External titles can create challenges for HR teams. Discover best practices for managing unofficial, external titles that minimize legal risk
Justin Hampton · Apr 28, 2025Pay transparencyHow Much of the Salary Range Should You Post?
How much of your salary range should you post? Explore best practices and strategies for posting salary ranges.
Justin Hampton · Apr 16, 2025Global payHow Tariffs Impact Compensation: What HR and Compensation Leaders Need to Know
Recent tariffs are reshaping compensation strategies in manufacturing and CPG industries by driving reshoring & influencing labor pools.
Justin Hampton · Apr 7, 2025Global payEquity Compensation: Global Differences in Prevalence, Perceptions, and Alternatives
Understanding how equity compensation is viewed in different regions is critical in developing compentitive compensation packages, globally.
Justin Hampton · Mar 27, 2025Merit and incentivesShould Employees on a PIP Be Eligible for a Merit Increase?
If an employee is on a performance improvement plan at the time that merit increases are calculated, should they be eligible?
Justin Hampton · Mar 24, 2025