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Geographic Pay Differentials & Remote Work

As permanent remote work becomes more entrenched, the use of geographic pay differentials is gaining traction. C2HR’s Annual Compensation Surveys have long revealed that geographic-based pay is well established among connectivity companies. Content developers are now also offering pay differentials…but gaining employee acceptance can be [...]

If You Think Related Industries Pay Alike, Think Again

As businesses seek new ventures, entering a related industry seems natural. Similarities should make it easier to attract and retain talent. Right? Unfortunately, the rules you know governing compensation may not apply. To create pay practices that resonate, you must understand the new business, its roles and unique competitive characteristics. For five strategies to better understand industry-specific compensation READ MORE…

Geographic-Based Pay: Is It Right for Your Company?

With the worst of the pandemic over, employers realize that many workers who relocated during COVID aren’t returning. If your company suspended location-based pay during the uncertainty of the pandemic, it’s time to reinstate the policy. For tips on deciding whether and how to implement geographic pay differentials READ MORE…

Turn Pay Transparency Into a Competitive Advantage

You’ve done the heavy lifting to comply with pay transparency laws. It’s time to reap the rewards. Embedding transparency into your compensation philosophy, adding context to pay ranges and implementing a strategy for communicating them can result in a competitive advantage for your company. The Croner Company outlines five steps for turning pay transparency into a competitive advantage. READ MORE…

Upward Trend Continues in Hiring Hybrid and Fully Remote Employees in the U.S.

The recently published 2022 Croner Software Games Survey – North America shows that jobs at U.S. software gaming companies experienced material compensation growth in the past year. Noteworthy findings from the 2022 report include [...]

C2HR Surveys Show Pandemic Continues to Impact Pay

The Content & Connectivity Human Resources (C2HR) Association’s annual Compensation Surveys revealed that pay at content developers rose substantially across all employee levels in 2022, with executives achieving the largest gains. Among connectivity providers, pay growth was modest; however, hourly and sales positions achieved [...]

Salaries for Software Gaming Talent Continued to Grow in 2022

The recently published 2022 Croner Software Games Survey – North America shows that jobs at U.S. software gaming companies experienced material compensation growth in the past year. Noteworthy findings from the 2022 report include [...]