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HR Compensation

Is AI Widening the Gender Gap in Hiring? Women Account for Only 26% of AI Roles

Compensation - August 19, 2026

A new study shows that as AI jobs continue to surge, the gender gap becomes more apparent, particularly in the highest-paying AI roles. ...

Only 32% of Employers Are Looking at Peanut Butter Raises for Their 2027 Strategy

Compensation - August 07, 2026

Peanut butter pay raises are being swapped out for merit-based increases, indicating a shift in employee compensation trends for 2027. ...

Why Starbucks is changing its compensation model over bigger raises

Compensation - July 16, 2026

Starbucks’s latest compensation model suggests the chain views frontline workers as a long-term investment. ...

No Pay Raises Yet in 2026? Employees Remain Hopeful That They’re on Their Way

Data shows that 70% of employees have seen no pay raises in the last 6 months, but remain optimistic that a salary hike is on its way. ...

Gen Z are outearning Millennials, but career fulfilment remains elusive

Compensation - June 26, 2026

A new report by the Resolution Foundation found that Gen Z workers are earning more in their early careers than any other generation. ...

Where to Put Your Retirement Dollars When You Cannot Max Out

Compensation - June 10, 2026

Decide how to split your retirement savings between a 401k and a Roth IRA to build wealth efficiently without maxing out both accounts. ...

What Is a Compensatory Leave Policy? Diving Into Some Best Practices for HR

A compensatory leave policy is a simple way for organizations to reward workers for their contributions and promote a healthy work-life balance. ...

As AI Spending Takes Priority, Tech Firm Pauses Annual Salary Hikes for Employees

Teradata reportedly told its employees that it will fund its AI spending by reallocating the budget from its 2026 annual salary adjustments. ...

Can paying for individual bonus ruin good companies?

Compensation - June 03, 2026

A small but a growing number of companies have realized the absurdity of individual bonus to show employee appreciation. ...

What Is a Retention Bonus and How Does It Support Organizational Operations?

A retention bonus is typically offered to select employees to guarantee they remain at the organization during a period of turbulent change. ...

ROTH Conversion Rules Guide for Every Retiree

Compensation - May 11, 2026

What are the essential ROTH conversion rules and how to convert to a ROTH IRA safely? Should you do a ROTH conversion if you are retired? ...

Ignoring Demands of Transparency in Pay Keeps Eager Candidates At Bay

Compensation - April 26, 2026

The lack of salary transparency can be a deal breaker for many job seekers who want clarity on what the organization is willing to offer. ...

Taking Crisis Management Lessons From Sri Lanka’s Four-Day Work Week

Compensation - March 27, 2026

As Sri Lanka announces a four-day work week, it serves as a reminder that organizations must work to develop crisis management strategies of their own. ...

In 2026, the Gender Pay Gap Is Still Widening: Where Do We Go From Here?

Compensation - March 26, 2026

The gender pay gap is widening in 2026, leaving many women at a disadvantage in the workforce. ...

Can Earned Wage Access Aid with Better Savings Prospects for Workers?

Compensation - March 16, 2026

A new study shows that earned wage access could help low-wage workers improve their savings habits and secure their financial futures. ...

Breakfast Is Served: Peanut Butter Raises Are on the Workplace Menu for 2026

Compensation - March 05, 2026

Uniform pay raises or “peanut butter” raises are becoming increasingly popular among employers in 2026, arriving with a fair number of criticism. ...