Employee Compensation: Page 7
Take the Boss and the Egos Out of the Salary Equation
A salary formula without bias combined with peer-based merit pay
Supreme Court: Hobby Lobby Can't Be Forced to Buy Contraceptive Coverage
(Closely-Held) corporations aren't just people, they're religious people. Supreme Court decision finds certain private companies can sidestep birth control mandate.
What Payroll Schedule is Best for Your Business?
The pros and cons of semi-monthly and bi-weekly pay periods -- yes, there is a big difference.
How to Split Equity Without Giving Away the Company
Clear expectations and earning equity for results make sharing ownership in the company a brilliant deal for everyone.
How a $15 Minimum Wage in Seattle Could Leave Workers Worse Off
Seattle mayor Ed Murray proposed a record-setting minimum wage hike of $15 -- a move both waiters and restaurant owners are calling shortsighted for failing to credit tips.
What's More Important to Give Employees: A Gift Card or a Pat on the Back?
For employee success to ensue, businesses need to motivate and encourage their team. But how should the go about it: recognition or compensation?
How the Timbuk2 Brand Went From Basement to Famous
To scale his bag company Timbuk2, the founder had to keep his startup mentality when growing his brand.
Obama to Bypass Congress, Raise Minimum Wage for Federal Contracts on His Own
The president plans to announce during his State of the Union address that he is raising the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour from $7.25 an hour for anyone working on new federal contracts.
Millionaires Are Now the Majority Party in Congress
For the first time ever, more than half of U.S. congressmen are worth $1 million or more, even as wages have remained stagnant for many Americans.
Find People Who Actually Support Your Creativity and Other Must-Read Business Tips
A look at how to persevere in your creativity, why you should give your employees a pay bump and more advice for business owners.
Employees Everywhere: We Want a Raise This Year
2014 looks like the year that employees are finally saying, 'It's time to take care of me.'
Kidnapping by Goodyear Workers Union Proves It's No Fun Being the Boss in France
As if the French president's plan to make companies pay ultra-high taxes on millionaire salaries weren't bad enough, businesses have to worry about kidnapping and extortion -- by their own workers.
4 Reasons You Should Let Your Team Set its Salaries
Putting the power in the hands of employees could lead to a happier and more productive environment.
Figuring Out How to Divvy Up Startup Equity
When launching a startup, often founders need to offer up equity to employees in lieu of big salaries. Our legal expert Peter Buckland offers up advice on how to approach equity option pools.
Quit Being a Scraggly Entrepreneur and Other Must-Read Business Tips
A look at the importance of appearance, how the FOMO phenomenon affects partnerships and more advice for business owners.