Business News
Amazon.com Says Its Women Workers Paid as Much as Men
The disclosure comes as U.S. companies face criticism on the issue of pay equality, especially in the male-dominated technology sector.
By Reuters
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Building a Business
3 Reasons You Should Increase Employee Pay Now
An increase to the minimum wage has already become law in several cities, and a federal bill is under review. But there are benefits to taking action ahead of any mandates.
By Andre Lavoie
Building a Business
Does the Year-End Bonus Still Motivate Your Team?
The cherished bonus does nothing to recognize exceptional effort if it is seen by employees as simply part of their compensation.
By Matt Straz
Building a Business
A Short Guide to Offering ‘A’ Players No-Interest Loans to Purchase Equity
While you would want to reward the new hire for the future value he or she adds to your business, you don't want to compensate for the existing value he or she didn't help to create.
Building a Business
Inside the Mind of the Modern Intern: 5 Things You Need to Know
Internships should include compensation and opportunity for mentoring.
Business Accounting
Don’t Go the Way of Gravity Payments. Focus on Fairness, Balance in Salary Management.
Have an objective compensation system that lets employees focus on intrinsic rewards.
Building a Business
5 Tips for Developing a Winning Employee Incentive System
Paying out bonuses and offering stock options can benefit your company, but only if you prepare properly.
Building a Business
How to Create a Solid Employee Benefits Package
When you're starting from scratch, these are the benefits that attract great employees.
Building a Business
Why Saying ‘Thank You’ Is More Important Than Giving Employees a Raise
A new study shows employees want more recognition, not just office perks.
By Lisa Evans
Thought Leaders
What Dan Price Should Have Done Before Increasing Everybody’s Salary to $70K
The Gravity Payments CEO has gone from working class hero to a case study in why no good deed goes unpunished.
Business News
SEC Says Companies Must Share CEO-Employee Compensation Ratio With Investors
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's new rules have been opposed by many trade groups.
By Reuters
Building a Business
Do You Have a Plan to Survive the Proposed Overtime Rules?
One thing politicians seem to forget is that when they change the rules to try to force higher pay, the money has to come from somewhere.
Building a Business
After a Fire, an Owner’s Concern for His Employees Burns Bright
While his employees performed community services, the restaurant owner performed a charitable act of his own.
By Jason Daley
Building a Business
Great Employees Don’t Work Just for Pay. They Need Much More.
Reasonable pay? That's a given. Now how about four tips on other moves to make your employees truly happy?
By Joel Basgall
Building a Business
5 Actions to Take Right Now to Survive a Minimum Wage Increase
Whether you agree with it or not, these increases are coming. Stop complaining and start preparing.
By Gene Marks
Building a Business
Are Small-Business Owners Immoral If They Pay Low Wages?
The biggest fallacy in the discussion of living wage is looking at the issue from a moral point of view.
By Scott Shane
Building a Business
Should You Raise Your Employees’ Pay?
There is a benefit to paying efficiency wages. But make sure the cost is right for your business.
By Scott Shane
Building a Business
Why Ownership Is Now a Favorite Employee Benefit
Many people agree that giving employees an ownership stake, especially at a startup, is a surefire way to motivate them to bring their very best to the company.
Thought Leaders
Base Pay vs. Recognition: What’s More Important?
The keys to employee happiness and motivation may not be what you think.
Building a Business
5 Steps to Getting Your Employees On Board With Stock Options
When introducing the benefit of stock options, it's important to be transparent with your team to maximize buy-in and trust.
By Jason Kulpa
Human Resources
Are Bonuses the Best Reward? The Answer May Surprise You.
One management expert weighs in on whether bonuses work and how you can establish an effective bonus system.
Thought Leaders
Have a Burning Business Question? Ask the Expert: Lori Hoberman.
Our expert this month is a lawyer, and she is looking to take your questions on entity formation, employee compensation, funding and more.
Building a Business
The Top 10 Companies to Work For in 2015
A positive work environment, intelligent co-workers and great benefits make these 10 companies the most exciting places to work for in 2015, as rated by the employees themselves.
By Laura Entis
Thought Leaders
When Does It Make Sense to Pay Employees Above the Average?
There are two criteria you must consider before seeking a highly skilled worker.
Human Resources
The Ultimate Guide to Staffing Your Wholesale Distribution Business
We'll show you who you need to hire, how to find them and how much to pay them.
Thought Leaders
Don’t Overestimate the Motivational Potential of a Salary Raise
The prospect of an annual pay hike is just too abstract to keep employees operating with enthusiasm every day. That requires personal engagement.
Thought Leaders
Pay People for Commitment, Not for Time or Results
With flexible work schedules and performance metrics, a business network CEO suggests a different approach to gauging employees.