By Mark Fiala on Sep 3, 2023 in Blog, Compensation, Compensation Consulting, Compliance, HR Consulting, Human Resources consulting |
The US Department of Labor [DOL] has introduced a proposed rule that could reshape overtime protections for a considerable number of employees, potentially extending eligibility to approximately 3.6 million more workers. Under the proposed changes, the annual salary-level threshold for white-collar exemptions to overtime requirements and for highly compensated employees would be increased. In addition, […]
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By Mark Fiala on Jul 23, 2023 in Best Practices, Blog, Compensation, Compensation Consulting, Government and Public Sector, HR Consulting, Human Resources consulting, Non Profit |
We’ve been keeping an eye on what the hot labor market means for employers’ pay increase budgets. Throughout 2023 we’ve been sharing what we’ve been learning, such as 2023 Compensation increases: A sign of recovery or cause for concern? How employers are managing compensation challenges in 2023 Compensation forecast – January 2023 A recent SHRM […]
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By Mark Fiala on Jul 20, 2023 in Best Practices, Blog, Case Study, Compensation, Compensation Consulting, HR Consulting, Human Resources consulting, Non Profit, Success Stories |
Arts and cultural organizations are very important to the community, and us. Over the years we’ve had the chance to work with many, and a recent project with Holden Forests & Gardens is a good example of how we have helped many of them in the past with both Human Resources consulting and recruiting and […]
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By Mark Fiala on Jun 13, 2023 in Best Practices, Blog, Compensation, Compensation Consulting, HR Consulting, Human Resources consulting |
A recent SHRM article discusses the importance on non-cash elements to motivating and rewarding employees. The reality in many workplaces today is that the best and brightest talent will jump ship if they feel they’ve topped out on salary or can’t expect a promotion anytime soon. And that’s fair: Workers, especially top performers, will naturally […]
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By Mark Fiala on May 21, 2023 in Best Practices, Blog, Compensation, Compensation Consulting, HR Consulting, Human Resources consulting |
US employers are providing their employees with larger pay increases in 2023 than they have in years. According to new data from Mercer, annual merit increases have averaged 3.8%, while total compensation, which includes merit awards, as well as other types of compensation such as promotional, cost-of-living, and minimum wage increases impacting base pay, have […]
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By Mark Fiala on May 14, 2023 in Best Practices, Blog, Compensation, Compensation Consulting, HR Consulting, Human Resources consulting, Non Profit |
Nonprofits often face the challenge of competing with private industry and the public sector for top talent. While they may not be able to offer salaries as high as for-profit companies or benefits as comprehensive as those in the public sector, there are strategies nonprofits can employ to attract and retain high-quality employees. Let’s explore […]
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