by Kate Evert | May 23, 2017 | Human Capital, Work Place
With Memorial Day next Monday, the traditional start of the American summer and vacation season, here is some valuable research: when it comes to using vacation time, “Planners have an advantage over non-planners. They use more of their time.” So before heading out to that BBQ on Monday, start planning your vacation, as this research shows, it will reap benefits. Use it or lose it! Read More Here
by Kate Evert | May 17, 2017 | Compensation, Economy, Labor Markets, Wage Increases
For college seniors entering the work force this year after graduation, there’s a lot to look forward to: high employment rate, higher salaries. The future is bright. Or is it? Others have a more pessimistic outlook. They paint a dimmer picture for this next generation: slow wage growth, and more inequality.
You might be left scratching your head with all the conflicting sources. Here’s what’s really going on: the data doesn’t lie, but it doesn’t give a full picture of what’s happening. That’s why compensation consultants are using more specific data, considering factors like industry, location, and demographic.
To read more of the positive, HERE or HERE or more of the negative HERE or HERE, but proceed with caution.