The gender pay gap presents a complex challenge for employers. While there are many historical, political, and cultural forces at play, these must be balanced with accurate and relevant data....
Although they have conducted compensation surveys since the 1970s, Western Management Group (WMG) has never collected gender data in the U.S. In recent years as the gender gap issue gained...
For decades, compensation surveys have been the leading source where employers could go to learn about pay dynamics in the marketplace. Yet, until very recently, surveys have not included gender....
It has not been quite 100 years since the 19th amendment was ratified, giving women the constitutional right to vote. Now, after nearly a century, the U.S. still has catching...
The idea that a “gender pay gap” exists is nothing new. It is a hotly debated topic which has gained the increasing attention of employers across the U.S. in recent...
Most companies need to adjust their salary ranges frequently. Performing a compensation analysis ensures your organization’s pay decisions are in line both external factors, such as current market trends, as...
Compensation planning is an essential element of any successful business. Making strategic pay decisions can help to support an engaged workforce, as compensation is an important factor in employee satisfaction....
Salary planning typically requires an extensive investment of time and effort for compensation professionals. It requires collaboration among finance departments and other key stakeholders to determine salary budget recommendations, as...
Compensation statements, also sometimes referred to as employee benefit statements or total reward statements, give employees an in-depth look at how they’re being rewarded. While some employers view them as...
Employers know that pay matters, but to what degree can it be used to drive performance? This question has sparked debate among compensation professionals for years. Incentive compensation continues to...