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The legislative lowdown: February 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 February
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What are job requirements and why are they important?

Payscale's panel at SXSW will cover the pros and cons of total pay transparency, best practices for bridging the gap between employee desires and company goals, and the broader impact of pay transparency on closing gender and racial pay gaps.
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Understanding cost per hire: A comprehensive guide

Cost per hire is an important metric for recruiters. This article shows you how to calculate it to better understand the recruitment process.
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SXSW Session: Pay Transparency – Boom or Bust?

Payscale's panel at SXSW will cover the pros and cons of total pay transparency, best practices for bridging the gap between employee desires and company goals, and the broader impact of pay transparency on closing gender and racial pay gaps.
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Talent assessments: Common methods and their benefits

Learn what talent assessments are, and discover how using them can improve the hiring process results and optimize hiring costs for organizations.
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Employee vs contractor: What is the difference?

Learn the difference between employee and contractor and comprehensively choose the best option for your team. Guide to contractors and employees for employers.
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Mastering compensation planning with automation

Strategic compensation planning has become a driving force for organizational agility and resilience in particular.
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Is remote work more effective? 7 key benefits for companies

Learn the benefits of remote work for your organization and prepare for challenges. Guide on the benefits of remote work for businesses.
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The legislative lowdown: January 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 January
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Different employment types: A guide for HR professionals

Learn about diverse employment types to maximize productivity and build strong teams. A guide for professionals seeking to create a diverse and thriving workforce.
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What are sign-on bonuses? Key pros and cons and how to use them

Discover the ins and outs of sign-on bonuses: learn what they are, how they work, and how to offer them to your employees, mastering employee compensation planning with Payscale.
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Compensation communication: Fostering trust in the workplace

Effective communication is the linchpin of organizational success, touching every facet from customer interactions to stakeholder engagements.