Compensation

7 articles

Business professionals strategizing around economic data, highlighting mid-year pay adjustments and talent retention efforts.
Insights

Companies Adjust Pay Mid-Year Amid Economic Shifts

Nearly 30% of companies offered midyear salary adjustments in 2025, an active response to economic shifts and talent retention challenges.

Marcus Ellery·August 31, 2026
A long-term employee looking undervalued next to a new hire receiving a better salary offer, highlighting the 'loyalty tax' in the workplace.
Insights

Long-term employees face loyalty tax wage stagnation vs new hires

A recent Gallup survey found 60% of long-term employees believe they are underpaid compared to new hires in similar roles, exposing a widespread penalty for company loyalty.

Marcus Ellery·July 18, 2026
Diverse Gen Z professionals in a bright, modern office collaborating on ideas, representing successful talent attraction and retention strategies.
Hiring

Top 7 Strategies to Attract and Retain Gen Z Professionals

A staggering 74% of Gen Z professionals are willing to leave a job solely due to unsatisfactory salary, according to Multilingualjobsworldwide .

Nathaniel Brooks·June 30, 2026
Diverse group of young graduates working with advanced AI technology in a bright, modern small business office, symbolizing new career opportunities.
Careers

Mark Cuban: AI skills give graduates edge at small firms

Junior employees making a significant impact with AI are receiving substantial compensation at Databricks, in some cases up to $1 million.

Nathaniel Brooks·June 8, 2026
Employees looking disengaged in an office, highlighting the impact of pay dissatisfaction on workplace morale and retention.
Workplace

Companies Face Retention Crisis as Pay Trumps Appreciation

Seventy percent of employees would consider changing jobs for a 10% pay raise, even with existing non-monetary recognition, according to the Gallup 2023 Workforce Report .

Marcus Ellery·April 28, 2026
A stark visual contrast between an empty office cubicle and a vibrant, collaborative office space, symbolizing career opportunity differences.
Insights

Office visibility now directly impacts career advancement and pay

Remote workers were promoted 31% less frequently than their in-office counterparts over the past year.

Marcus Ellery·April 20, 2026
Diverse employees in a modern office, reviewing personalized benefit options on a tablet, symbolizing engagement and future-focused HR.
Insights

Personalized Benefits Crucial for Talent Retention in 2026

Only 26% of employers plan to offer cost-of-living adjustments for 2026.

Marcus Ellery·April 18, 2026