Compensation Strategy & Planning

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Write a Job Description that Stands Out
Write a job description that attracts the right people, those who will be as committed as you are to taking your business to the next level.
Navigate Pay Transparency in the Modern Workforce: 5 Tips
Pay transparency during the hiring process can help you attract the best candidates, and retain them. Here are five tips to get you started.
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Recruit Top Talent With Better Engineering Compensation Strategies
Reexamining your engineering compensation strategy is important, especially when competition for top talent is high.
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7 Tips for Salary Negotiation With a Candidate
Here's exactly how to create a salary negotiation process that will make hiring qualified candidates a breeze.
An employee smiles and raises her arms happily after learning about her pay raise.
Understanding Pay Increases and the Average Raise
Using the average raise is standard fare, but there are important concerns to keep in mind to ensure a harmonious workplace and high retention.
Employees at a high-growth startup, sitting around a conference room table and discussing their equity compensation.
What to Consider Before Offering Equity Compensation
Here are the benefits of offering equity compensation at your startup or small business and the next steps for creating an effective policy.

All Compensation Strategy & Planning Guides

What to Consider Before Offering Equity Compensation
Here are the benefits of offering equity compensation at your startup or small business and the next steps for creating an effective policy.
How to Create a Tip Out Structure for Your Employees
Creating a clear tip out structure for your business can save a lot of time and headache. Here are three options to help you make the right decision.
How to Align Your Pay Structure With Hiring
Learn about the compensation strategies that can help you revamp your pay structure, attract top talent, and create a more equitable workplace
How to Make Salary Adjustments for Remote Workers
There are a number of considerations when it comes to salary adjustments for remote workers. Here’s how to get the process started.
7 Tips for Salary Negotiation With a Candidate
Here's exactly how to create a salary negotiation process that will make hiring qualified candidates a breeze.
Write a Job Description that Stands Out
Write a job description that attracts the right people, those who will be as committed as you are to taking your business to the next level.
Understanding Pay Increases and the Average Raise
Using the average raise is standard fare, but there are important concerns to keep in mind to ensure a harmonious workplace and high retention.
How Pay Equity Laws Can Affect Compensation Strategies
Although the pay gap persists, pay equity laws attempt to address the disparity. Employers should keep abreast of their rights and responsibilities.

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Recruit Top Talent With Better Engineering Compensation Strategies
Reexamining your engineering compensation strategy is important, especially when competition for top talent is high.
Does More Compensation Improve Productivity?

Paying people fairly for their work is both important and wise. But does it lead to increased worker productivity?

Reasons to rethink your compensation strategy
Here are some top considerations on why you should regularly revisit your employee compensation structure. Learn more from Monster Hiring Solutions.
Navigate Pay Transparency in the Modern Workforce: 5 Tips
Pay transparency during the hiring process can help you attract the best candidates, and retain them. Here are five tips to get you started.
How to Determine a Job’s Market Value

What’s the best way to determine an appropriate level of compensation? While salary surveys can be helpful, a job’s value counts too.

How to make a job offer in three easy steps
Employers should make exciting—not threatening—job offers. Put it all on the table, including competitive salaries, benefits, and perks. Get more information at Monster.com.