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2025 is the year of contention—employers and employees are facing off over pay. Will your compensation strategy stand up? 👀 3,595 organizations across industries have shared how they’re navigating pay in a rapidly changing market in our 16th Annual Compensation Best Practices Report. The key takeaway? 2025 is the year of contention. After a year of slow hiring and retention efforts, the job market is heating up. But tensions between employers and employees are growing: ⚡️ Workers feel more secure in their jobs, but less confident in their pay. ⚡️ Pay transparency laws are expanding but fewer companies are voluntarily sharing pay ranges (56% in 2025 vs 60% in 2024). ⚡️ Some organizations are cutting back – 18% reduced pay increases, 14% lowered salary offers, 15% hired less-experienced workers to cut costs. At the same time, organizations are making bold moves to stay competitive. 📈 70% now have a dedicated compensation professional (up from last year). 📊 61% have a formal compensation strategy in place (a growing priority). 💡 30% are investing in compensation technology to streamline pay decisions. What’s inside the full report? ✅ The biggest trends shaping compensation in 2025. ✅ How pay strategies are shifting amid economic and political uncertainty. ✅ Actionable insights to help you attract and retain top talent As HR leaders balance cost controls with the growing demand for fair pay and better working conditions, investing in a compensation strategy is more important than ever. Companies that prioritize pay equity, compensation transparency, and AI-driven solutions will be best positioned to navigate this 'Year of Contention' and stay competitive in attracting and retaining talent. This is the largest and most comprehensive compensation study of its kind. And it’s your guide to navigating the year of contention. 🔗 Check out the full report in the comments.

Is the gender pay gap finally closing in 2025? Who’s impacted the most? What industries see the biggest disparities? And why is March 25 Equal Pay Day? The answers are coming. Get ready. #EqualPayDay #GenderPayGap

Join us on the latest Comp and Coffee episode as we dive into the future of HR tech with Cliff Stevenson from Sapient Insights Group. ☕ Get expert insights on the biggest trends shaping HR technology in 2025—from AI integration and real-time data to user experience enhancements. Plus, find out why compensation tools like Payscale earned top marks for user satisfaction and what HR pros should focus on next. Don't miss this conversation packed with actionable takeaways on leveraging AI responsibly and driving better business outcomes. 🎧 Listen now—link in the comments!

It’s not just about the paycheck—employees are losing confidence in how they’re paid. Is your company at risk? 📉 13% average voluntary turnover in 2024 (median 10%) 💸 31% of companies say they’re losing talent due to unfair pay perception ⚖ 47% of organizations struggle to balance fair pay with compensation costs With nearly 1 in 3 companies citing pay perception as a reason for talent loss, it’s clear that competitive salaries alone aren’t enough. Employees want clarity, communication, and confidence in how pay decisions are made. What’s one thing a company has done that made you feel valued beyond just your paycheck? #TurnoverTrends #PayEquity

Trust is the secret ingredient to a strong workplace. ✨ Pay Equity Strategist Ruth Thomas shares that trust is essential for engagement, productivity, and long-term success. At Payscale, we’ve seen that transparency goes beyond pay—it’s about fostering openness, accountability, and fairness across all interactions. When employees feel informed and valued, trust in leadership grows stronger. 🔗 to listen to the full discussion in the comments. #PayTransparency

What’s the biggest HR challenge of 2025? Let’s discuss it at #Transform2025! HR leaders are navigating pay transparency laws, AI-powered compensation, and the evolving workforce. At Payscale, we’re diving into data-driven pay strategies that keep companies ahead of the curve. We will be hosting a roundtable led by Paul E. Wolfe, a Payscale Board Member covering: 🎲 The truth about pay: How transparency is transforming talent strategies ♠ Navigating the biggest pay transparency challenges of 2025 🎰 Balancing transparency, competitiveness, and internal equity Don’t gamble with outdated pay strategies—meet us in Vegas! 🃏 📍 Drop a comment if you’ll be there! #HR #CompensationStrategy #FairPay

Pay is still a hot-button issue—but companies are struggling to keep up. Is this costing them top talent? 💰 44% of organizations say compensation is more challenging than in previous years. 📉 Planned base pay increases for 2025 are expected to be 3.5%, down from 3.8% in 2024. 🔍 Yet, 60% of companies still believe their pay increases are competitive. With rising costs of living and ongoing labor market shifts, employees may have a different perspective. Are today’s pay strategies truly keeping up with employee expectations and industry trends? How do you feel about current pay trends? Are companies doing enough to stay competitive? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

The theme for our newly released 2025 Compensation Best Practice Report is "The Year of Contention". Employee expectations of fair pay remain elevated while companies navigate economic pressures and an increasingly polarized political landscape. Lexi Clarke joined me in discussion with HR Dive here. #Fair pay #LaborMarket #PayEquity #WorkplaceTrends

Not gatekeeping, pinky swear. 🤙 👀 How has the gender pay gap changed over time? 👀 Is the gap finally closing in 2025? 👀 Who’s impacted the most? What factors make the biggest difference—age, race, role? 👀 Which jobs see the biggest disparities? All the answers drop on March 25th. #EqualPayDay #GenderPayGap