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Market price faster with new solutions in MarketPay

The rising demands of salary increases, inflation, tightening budgets, and evolving pay transparency legislation make efficient compensation management even more crucial.

New research finds profit sharing increases employee retention and engagement

New research published in the International Review of Applied Economics shows that profit sharing as a statistically significant impact on job satisfaction among employees who participate, suggesting it is a strong incentive for keeping employees engaged and productive.

Overtime overreach? Court says “Not so fast” to Department of Labor’s rule

The court ruled that the DOL exceeded its authority in prioritizing salary levels over job duties when determining exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

How the 2024 election results will impact employment-related legislation

Here are our predictions for how the next four years could play out for employment-related legislation.

The legislative lowdown: September-October 2024

Pay transparency legislation does not seem to be slowing down as 2024 continues. Below is a round-up of recent legislative updates that took place in September-October

2025 Compensation Best Practices Survey now open for participation

The 2025 edition promises fresh and diverse insights, as we gather survey responses from HR leaders, compensation professionals, and anyone overseeing compensation within organizations.

Streamline survey season and strengthen your results with Payscale

Survey season is upon us, and for compensation professionals, that means navigating the complex lifecycle of managing salary surveys.

The legislative lowdown: August 2024

Pay transparency legislation does not seem to be slowing down as 2024 continues. Below is a round-up of recent legislative updates that took place in August

A new Surveys Experience in Payfactors — just in time for survey season

While dynamic data sources have gained popularity more recently, the CBPR shows that salary survey data from traditional publishers still represent the most popular and most trusted source, year after year.

Q&A: 10 questions to help you use the salary budget survey

We’ve captured 10 key questions and answers you can use to help you put the survey to use.

Compference24: Where HR and comp pros connect and learn

If you’re an HR or compensation professional looking to elevate your comp strategy, this is the event you won’t want to miss.

3 Essential summer reads recommended by the Payscale team

This blog post covers three remarkable books that dive into topics like cultivating influential leadership, achieving fair pay, and fostering inclusive workplaces.