Compensation trends: Modern perspectives on pay

Will FLSA Changes Equate to More Demand for Knowledge Workers?

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Should We Wait to Comply with the FLSA?

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Modern Pay for Performance

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Lessons in Pay Equity

SHRM Highlights and Breakthroughs

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Why HR Needs More Tech Budget

<img width="610" height="175" src="http://www.payscale.com/cms-images/default-source/b2b/header_hrtechbudget_main.png" alt="Header_HRTechBudget_Main" />By Kari Van Hoof, CCP, PayScale Compensation Professional</p><p>Technology has muscled its way into all aspects of our lives and in many cases—regardless of profession, is fundamentally changing the way we do our work. Since HR plays a pivotal role in helping to attract, develop and retain the right people to drive organizations forward, it’s essential that HR use technology to do their work better. The good news is there are lots of choices on the market today when it comes to human resources technology. The not-so-good news is that all those choices cost money. Here are three reasons HR should spend more on HR tech.

Get More from Performance Reviews—Use Metrics to Link Pay

<img width="610" height="175" src="http://www.payscale.com/cms-images/default-source/b2b/header_linkpaytoreview_main.png" alt="Header_LinkPayToReview_Main" /><a href="http://www.hr-writer.com/">Tess C. Taylor, CPC, PHR, SHRM-CP, PayScale Senior Blogger</a></p><p>Old methods of measuring performance once a year just don't work anymore. They’re cumbersome and only focus on recent performance goals. But, when performance reviews are directly linked to meaningful and simple pay or performance policies in force year-round, they have a greater impact on the organization. Take a look at some best practices for linking pay for performance during employee reviews.

How Compensation Impacts Your Business

<img width="610" height="175" src="http://www.payscale.com/cms-images/default-source/b2b/header_comp_impacts_biz_main.png" alt="Header_Comp_Impacts_Biz_Main" /> Hedge Stahm, Marketing Segment Manager, PayScale</p><p>Human capital is a company’s most important asset. It’s also typically the largest operating expense, and thus can have a major impact on profitability and overall success. To keep employees engaged and productive, companies must compensate them appropriately—without overpaying them and running the risk of eroding the bottom line.