Compensation and benefits media

21/04/2026

Proxy season 2026: what ISS and Glass Lewis will actually punish this year

Say-on-Pay 2026 guide for compensation committees: how ISS 2025 Americas policies and Glass Lewis 2025 pay-for-performance scorecards affect executive pay design, grant structures, and proxy disclosure.

by Laura Patel

Mercer pegs 2026 US merit at 3.2%. The real story is the 83% spreading it flat.

Performance-Based Pay

20/04/2026

Mercer pegs 2026 US merit at 3.2%. The real story is the 83% spreading it flat.

Learn how to use your merit increase budget 2026 as a strategic tool for retention, pay equity and performance, with data from Mercer and WorldatWork and practical salary budget governance examples.

Pay transparency laws do not fix pay: structure beats disclosure

Learn why a pay transparency strategy is not the same as a compensation strategy, how salary range disclosure exposes job architecture, and how HR leaders can use transparency laws to build defensible, equitable pay structures.

ACA affordability threshold 2026: the 9.96% rule and the three safe harbors

Learn how the ACA affordability threshold of 9.86% for 2026 really affects employer health plan contributions, how the three IRS safe harbors work, and how to avoid costly Section 4980H penalties and IRS Letter 226J challenges.

by Quincy Larson

Crafting a welcoming letter to a new employee that elevates compensation and benefits

13/04/2026

Crafting a welcoming letter to a new employee that elevates compensation and benefits

Learn how to craft a welcoming letter to a new employee that clarifies compensation, benefits, and culture while strengthening onboarding, trust, and retention.

by Rebecca O'Donnell

How smart eNPS questions transform employee engagement and advocacy

by Charlotte Bernier-Wells

11/04/2026

How smart eNPS questions transform employee engagement and advocacy

Learn how well designed eNPS questions, scales, and surveys reveal employee engagement, guide compensation and benefits decisions, and strengthen workplace advocacy.

The best platforms for building integrations with HRIS tools for modern compensation teams

11/04/2026

The best platforms for building integrations with HRIS tools for modern compensation teams

Learn how the best platforms for building integrations with HRIS tools support accurate payroll, global workforce management, and strategic compensation decisions.

by Olivia Martinez

How smart sales representative incentives transform performance and pay

How smart sales representative incentives transform performance and pay

Learn how smart sales representative incentives align goals, rewards, and performance to motivate sales teams, protect ethics, and support long term growth.

by Madeleine Beaumont

Engaging virtual christmas party ideas for remote teams seeking connection

Engaging virtual christmas party ideas for remote teams seeking connection

Learn how strategic virtual Christmas party ideas can strengthen remote team engagement, support fair rewards, and enhance your overall compensation and benefits strategy.

by Rebecca O'Donnell

How thoughtful welcome letters to new employees elevate compensation and benefits strategies

How thoughtful welcome letters to new employees elevate compensation and benefits strategies

Learn how thoughtful welcome letters to new employees clarify compensation, benefits, and onboarding, building trust, engagement, and a strong company culture.

by Vincent Lefebvre

How compensation and benefits strategies elevate workforce efficiency

Compensation Policies

by Jean-Paul Dubois-Maier

How compensation and benefits strategies elevate workforce efficiency

How smart compensation and benefits strategies enhance workforce efficiency, employee productivity, engagement, and mental health in modern workplaces.

by Charlotte Bernier-Wells

19/03/2026

How rewards and incentives com programs shape employee loyalty and recognition

Learn how rewards and incentives com programs shape employee loyalty, recognition, and wellbeing through fair design, digital tools, and transparent governance.

Thoughtful mental health gifts for employees that elevate workplace care

Learn how thoughtful mental health gifts for employees enhance total rewards, reduce stress, and strengthen workplace care through strategic, data driven benefit design.

How an employee recognition survey can transform compensation and benefits strategies

Learn how an employee recognition survey can align pay, benefits, and culture, improve employee engagement, and strengthen retention through data driven rewards.

Thoughtful office valentine ideas that strengthen teams and workplace rewards

Professional guide to office valentine ideas that strengthen engagement, fairness, and total rewards, with inclusive activities, low cost options, and HR insights.

Meaningful thanksgiving team building activities that strengthen culture and reward employees

Learn how meaningful thanksgiving team building activities can reinforce compensation, benefits, engagement, and retention for employees in hybrid and office workplaces.

How an employee engagement calendar elevates compensation, benefits, and workplace culture

Learn how an employee engagement calendar can align events, benefits, and rewards to strengthen workplace culture, transparency, and total rewards communication.

How to use a stay interview format to strengthen employee engagement and retention

Recognition Programs