Pay Equity • 13/05/2026 Pay equity remediation without triggering new litigation How to turn pay equity remediation into a defensible compensation strategy, from budgeting and communication to legal privilege, monitoring and salary vs lump-sum fixes.
Market Benchmarking • 11/05/2026 Mid-year comp reforecast: the questions to ask before June Learn why a mid-year compensation reforecast belongs in May, not July, and how to use May compensation planning to manage retention risk, pay equity, reserves and finance alignment with practical templates.
Performance-Based Pay • 07/05/2026 Why 83% of employers still spread merit equally, and why it is a retention trap Learn how to design a differentiated merit increase strategy that concentrates salary increases on high performers without undermining pay equity, using 60/30/10 budgeting, better calibration, and executive governance. by Madeleine Beaumont
Location-agnostic pay: the hidden cost of killing your geo-differentials Salary Structures • 07/05/2026 Location-agnostic pay: the hidden cost of killing your geo-differentials Learn how geographic pay differentials, flat national pay and tiered metro models affect total compensation cost, internal equity and relocation policy, with concrete examples, math and sample geo-factor guidance for total rewards leaders. by Quincy Larson
Pay Equity • 04/05/2026 Pay equity audits that hold up in court: a defensible methodology Learn how to run a defensible pay equity analysis that legal counsel supports, from scoping and regression controls to remediation budgeting and disclosure choices. by Jackson Gonzalez
Compensation Policies • 03/05/2026 Total rewards transparency: when showing the whole pie backfires Why most total rewards transparency efforts backfire, how the 120% trust cliff works, and how to design compensation policies and benefits that employees actually believe. by Quincy Larson
Performance-Based Pay • 29/04/2026 ISS and Glass Lewis extend pay-for-performance to 5 years: what changes for grant design Learn how ISS and Glass Lewis have shifted to a five-year pay-for-performance lens, what it means for executive compensation design, and how boards can stress test grants, improve disclosure, and manage Say-on-Pay risk. by Laura Patel
Pay Equity • 27/04/2026 Massachusetts starts fining non-compliant job postings: the first real pay transparency stress test Learn how Massachusetts pay transparency enforcement works in practice, from Notices to Cure and two-day response windows to escalating fines, coverage thresholds, and practical audit steps for compensation teams. by Aya Nakamura
Salary Structures • 23/04/2026 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. by Jackson Gonzalez
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. by Aya Nakamura
Compensation Policies • 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
Compensation Policies • 10/04/2026 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 Jean-Paul Dubois-Maier
Performance-Based Pay • 04/03/2026 Review culture definition in compensation and benefits: how feedback shapes performance and pay Understand review culture definition in compensation and benefits, and learn how feedback, leadership, and workplace culture shape performance, pay, and engagement. by Laura Patel
Salary Structures • 24/02/2026 Qué significa YTD en un cheque y por qué cambia tu visión del salario Qué significa YTD en un cheque, cómo se calcula y qué revela realmente sobre tu salario, impuestos y beneficios. Guía clara para entender mejor tu nómina. by Madeleine Beaumont
Salary Structures • 20/02/2026 How a bimonthly paycheck shapes your pay schedule and financial stability Understand how a bimonthly paycheck compares with weekly, biweekly, and monthly pay, and how it affects payroll, cash flow, and employee financial wellbeing. by Charlotte Bernier-Wells
Compensation Policies • 04/02/2026 Understanding ytd in your paycheck: what it means and why it matters Learn what ytd in paycheck means, how it affects your compensation, and why it's important for managing your finances. Get clear explanations and practical tips. by Jackson Gonzalez
Compensation Policies • 03/02/2026 Understanding the payroll register: a key tool in compensation and benefits Learn what a payroll register is, why it matters in compensation and benefits, and how it helps ensure accurate payroll management for employees and employers. by Vincent Lefebvre
Compensation Policies • 01/02/2026 Understanding the payroll register: a key tool for compensation and benefits management Learn how the payroll register supports accurate compensation and benefits management, helps with compliance, and improves payroll transparency for employees and HR professionals. by Aya Nakamura
Compensation Policies • 31/01/2026 How jrc staffing shapes compensation and benefits strategies Explore how jrc staffing influences compensation and benefits, with insights on market trends, pay equity, and tailored benefit solutions for job seekers and employers. by Jean-Paul Dubois-Maier
Pay Equity • 29/01/2026 Working at the Boys and Girls Club: what to know about compensation and benefits Explore what to expect from compensation and benefits when working at the Boys and Girls Club. Learn about pay structures, unique perks, and how these roles support professional growth. by Jean-Paul Dubois-Maier