Annie Caley-Renn

What happens when reduced budgets and harsh market conditions mean you simply don’t have the funds to hand out pay increases? In this article, we’ll explore seven creative alternatives to help you show appreciation when a pay bump isn’t on the table. 

In today’s article, we’ll talk about how employers can use one of the most powerful tools in their belt — compensation — to drive DEI outcomes.

In this article, we’ll explore all of the benefits equity compensation could bring to your business, some key considerations to keep in mind, plus some of the different types of employee equity plans you could put together. 

In this article, we’ll explore how you can keep salary negotiations as fair as possible — and hopefully land on a number that works for both you and your new hire. 

In this article, we’ll explore some compelling reasons why asking candidates about their salary history might not be a good idea. We’ll also talk about what will change in Europe once the EU pay transparency directive comes into effect. 

The simple answer is: it depends. The perfect structure for your company might be a disaster to another business — and vice versa. In this article, we’ll explore three approaches to creating salary bands, plus our advice on choosing the right structure for your organisation. 

In this article, we’ll discuss some of the reasons why employees end up being paid above or below their salary band — and what you can do about it. 

Companies sometimes create salary bands for positions that don’t exist yet, based on their future hiring goals. However, it’s much more common to create salary bands for the roles you already have, and then add new ones over time. We’ll take you through that process in this article.

Lucky for you, we’ve put together a comprehensive checklist to help you break the process down into manageable steps — read on to learn everything you need to know to create your salary bands.

In this article, we’ll dive into exactly why salary bands are the key to ensuring equitable pay — plus why that matters so much in 2024.

In this article, we’ll share six steps you can take to get your company leadership just as excited about pay transparency as you are — and make sure you’re ready for compliance when the directive comes into play.

Long story short: European companies need to start preparing now if they want to meet the requirements of the pay transparency directive by the implementation date in June 2026 — read on to learn how. 

In this article, we’ll explore what joint pay assessments are, when they’ll be needed, and what companies can do to prepare. 

In this article, we’ll share five of the most common challenges businesses face when conducting salary benchmarking, plus our tips on how to overcome them.

In this article, we’ll discuss some of the practical resources you can put in place to help your employees, plus the effects that widespread financial stress can have on an organisation. 

Read on to find out about the current state of pay equity and transparency in Germany, including the laws that employers have to follow. We’ll also share some insights from our friends at Personio.

By comparing your salaries with the market median for each role, you can ensure your pay is fair and competitive — and keep top talent around for longer. 

In this article, we’ll discuss some of the biggest barriers standing in these companies’ way — and how to overcome them. 

In this article, we’ll share our tips for effectively managing your employees’ expectations around pay, so there are no nasty surprises once compensation review season rolls around. 

This transparency doesn’t just help organizations stand out in a crowded market — but helps create an equitable company culture where fairness and trust are at the very heart of your business. Here’s how to get it right.

Did you catch our recent webinar series on maintaining and sharing salary bands? If not, don’t worry — we’ll be sharing some of the key takeaways from the two 90-minute sessions in this article.

In this article, we’ll talk about some of the situations when you might need to make off-cycle adjustments to an employee’s compensation. We’ll also run through some of the risks of mishandling this process, and provide our tips for keeping things fair and efficient.

In this article, we’ll take you through some of the different types of pay transparency legislation that’s in place in different countries — plus how the EU directive will shake things up in Europe. 

In this article, we’ll share our tips for delivering bad news about compensation in a way that shows employees the respect and empathy they deserve — without compromising your position as a manager.