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Why It’s Time for a Compensation Philosophy Refresh
Cookie-cutter compensation philosophies are on the way out. Here’s why and how they are evolving.
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Workspan Daily News Bytes for May 30, 2025

An AI bias lawsuit, degree requirements dropping, a workplace empathy report and Walmart job cuts. It’s all in this week’s News Bytes.

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Q&A: Is Now the Time (Again) to Consider Crypto Compensation?

With the support of a pro-crypto presidential administration, this currency method is gaining acceptance as a compensation option.

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EBSA Rescinds Guidance on Cryptocurrency in 401(k) Plans

Agency opts for a more neutral stance on fiduciaries who choose to include digital assets in a plan’s investment menu.

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What Does the Class of 2025 Expect from Their Next Employer?

New college graduates are looking for job stability, medical benefits, retirement options and flexibility in their job search.

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Attracting New Graduates: A Readiness Assessment

Use this checklist to get a snapshot of how your current employee value proposition will attract new grad talent, and where it may fall short.

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Is ‘Quiet Cracking’ Deepening the Fissures Within U.S. Workforces?

Unlike burnout or quiet quitting, this phenomenon doesn’t manifest itself in obvious ways — making it even more risky for leaders to ignore.

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The ‘Salary Squeeze’: How the Workforce Is Weighing Compensation

Employees who feel their salary isn’t keeping up with the cost of living are more likely to leave. Financial well-being solutions may help the cause.

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If Workers Feel Squeezed, Reinforce the Sum Total of Your Rewards

This article addresses how TR pros can offer different resources in their rewards packages to help employees mitigate economic difficulties.  

What Would It Take to Make Work Better?

A #1 Amazon best-selling book, The New Work Exchange—from WorldatWork’s CEO, Scott Cawood—guides us in shaping the future of work today. Featuring real-life examples and anecdotes from some of the best (and worst) workplaces, as well as practical solutions that help make work better, join us in an exploration of how people-centered organizations redefine what really works at work.

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Dianne Auld's Excel Tips, Third Edition

Master hidden Excel strategies to analyze compensation and benefits data more quickly and efficiently with the third edition of this book.

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Handbook for Reading & Preparing Proxy Statements, Sixth Edition

Learn to read, interpret and understand the executive and director compensation data included in company proxy statements.

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The WorldatWork Handbook of Total Rewards

Sharpen your knowledge and skills for handling the new evolving world of total rewards.

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Understanding Executive Compensation & Governance, 4th Edition

Acquire the knowledge you need to address executive compensation challenges at your organization.

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