Compensation Issues for the Remote Workforce

As we continue to examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on work life, let’s take a closer look at compensation issues related to managing a remote workforce. If your business allowed employees to work from home during the pandemic, are you now planning to make...

Pay Equity and 2021 Compensation Planning

Every worker has the right to equal pay for equal work regardless of gender, race, religion, national origin, age, or physical or mental abilities. There have been several laws enacted to protect pay equity at both the state and federal level including the new...

How to Build Incentive Plans that Motivate Employees

One of the most important functions of HR is to attract and retain productive employees. To succeed, HR must create an effective compensation program that provides fair and equitable pay. Additionally, many organizations establish incentive plans to motivate employees...

Healing Workplace Political Rifts and Refocusing Your Team

Political discussion in the office has long been a lightning rod issue. In the past, talk about politics and religion was largely avoided in the workplace, but in today’s climate, it’s practically omnipresent. In February 2020, a Gartner survey found that 91% of US...