Pay compression: definition, causes, and solutions for HR leaders
You see pay compression happen when starting salaries for new employees in a particular job title are set too close to the wages of your existing workers. In really awful circumstances, the starting salaries exceed what your current employees are earning, even if your tenured employees have more skills and experience.
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AI skills are in demand, and employers are paying big bucks for them
AI skills are commanding higher salaries across many industries. From technology to manufacturing, employers are paying steep premiums for AI-fluent talent. Do you know how to price AI positions?
The 2026 Compensation Best Practices Survey is now open for participation
The 2026 edition promises fresh and diverse insights, as we gather survey responses from HR leaders, compensation professionals, and anyone overseeing compensation within organizations.
The legislative lowdown: September 2025
Read about the latest in pay transparency from Massachusetts to Malta in our monthly legislative lowdown.
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Getting the most out of your job descriptions
Job descriptions are more than just busy work. They're the cornerstone of your entire comp strategy. Discover how one of Payscale's customers uses AI and our Job Description Manager to break through job description chaos and get results.
Compensation strategies for a sputtering job market
With a cooling labor market, it's tempting to cut back on wages. But without a compensation strategy that accounts for budgetary realities while making meaningful pay increases, organizations may find themselves in a bind.
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Does pay-for-performance actually pay off?
Performance reviews can be biased, while budget constraints often turn differentiated pay increases into a meaningless gesture. It's time to rethink the relationship between performance and base pay progression.
