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Compensation Conundrum Blog

Are You Lucky to Have a Job or Is The Job Lucky to Have You?Rating: PoorFairNeutralGoodExcellent Reader Comments (3)  
I hear and read, quite often, that "you are lucky to have a job." I am fascinated by this comment, from several standpoints.
Jun 19, 2009

Recognition and Variable PayRating: PoorFairNeutralGoodExcellent Reader Comments (2)  
The increasing utilization of variable pay has plateaued with approximately 80% of organizations reporting using variable pay, the same number as we have seen for the past several years.
Jun 16, 2009

Reason and Judgment – Compensation Metrics and Analytics for the New Workforce
I get a lot of e-mails from readers concerning compensation metrics and what metrics to use.  These are always great questions because, as we all know, business is based on numbers.
Jun 9, 2009

Does Employment Equal Engagement?Rating: PoorFairNeutralGoodExcellent Reader Comments (1)  
Does the fear of unemployment and job/organization insecurity ensure engagement in even those that are normally unengaged?
May 26, 2009

Compensation: Is There a New Reality?Rating: PoorFairNeutralGoodExcellent Reader Comments (3)  
I have heard a lot of talk about compensation and "the new reality" and admittedly I am a little confused on the meaning of this.
May 12, 2009

Time for Total Compensation Statement Evolution?Rating: PoorFairNeutralGoodExcellent Reader Comments (3)  
I was perusing the internet this past weekend, looking for HR blogs and what people have to say.  I came across an interesting blog post discussing the benefits of a TR Statement, and how now more than ever they are an important tool to explain to employees the Total Rewards they have access to and how much the employer invests in each employee.
May 5, 2009

First Impressions and Performance Management -- HELP!!!Rating: PoorFairNeutralGoodExcellent Reader Comments (5)  
One of the things I like most about blogging is the responses we receive to our opinions. Sometimes we are able to guess what type of response we will get, however, other times I am completely amazed. Our last blog is a great example of that.
May 1, 2009

First Impressions and CompensationRating: PoorFairNeutralGoodExcellent Reader Comments (5)  
The viral video of Susan Boyle from "Britain's Got Talent" really brings home the point that many of us are very quick to make decisions and make up our minds based on perceived first impressions.
Apr 22, 2009

Will Wage Depression be the Next Compensation Issue?Rating: PoorFairNeutralGoodExcellent Reader Comments (1)  
I wonder if wages will truly become depressed if we still have industries doing well.
Apr 16, 2009

Perception Is Nine-Tenths Reality: The Home Improvement Store ValidationRating: PoorFairNeutralGoodExcellent Reader Comments (2)  
If you are performing and show a track record of performance, your organization should recognize your value, and you shouldn't need to worry about flaunting your successes. But I was brought back to reality this weekend: Sometimes perception and reality don't play in the same field.
Apr 1, 2009

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Compensation Conundrum is a thought-provoking blog that provides interesting perspectives on compensation and the compensation field. It delivers information with a slight edginess, while providing readers with a forum for discussion and thought leadership. Readers are strongly encouraged to give feedback on this blog by e-mailing JC or Jim.



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