Category: Compensation
Back on Top: The Resurgence of Compensation as a Chief Retention Driver
Theories about increased savings rates and altered consumer behavior as a result of the “Great Recession” abound. In the HR world, leaders are scrambling gain clarity as to whether the profound effects of this recent downturn have shifted the priorities of their employees. Findings from Towers Watson’s 2010 Global Workforce Study, discussed at the 2010 WorldatWork Total Rewards Conference (membership required), would suggest that the short answer to that question is a clear “Yes.” more »
PermalinkDon't Expect an Increase or Incentive Award this Year
Hubris, or some other human instinct in each of us, says that in years of growth, we should expect our total compensation to go up. That may be in the form of a salary increase or in the form of an incentive award, or both. It should go without saying th… more »
Common Compensation Errors - Workscape CEO Tim Clifford
[video:youtube:HyFAScyDQQY] [On May 27th, J.P. Donlon, the Editor-in-Chief of Chief Executive Magazine, interviewed Workscape CEO Tim Clifford in a live video webcast to a pre-selected audience. This video is one of a collection of excerpts made availa… more »
An Economic Back Ache
I hurt my back a number of years ago. It actually happened when I was leaning into my car to pick up a towel of all things. Not something I wanted to brag about around the office. But the funny thing is that having gotten hurt I had to start being car… more »
Pay-for-Performance in a Downturn: Best Practices for Employee Engagement
As an active member of several regional and national HR organizations, I can tell you with some confidence that there’s a lot on HR executive’s minds right now. A host of new HR tools, such as compensation planning and performance management applica… more »
