Incidental Bonuses Are Becoming Increasingly Popular

by Brennan Zagami | Feb 21, 2024 | Comp News | 0 comments

COMP NEWS – Organizations are increasingly turning to incidental bonuses and other variable-pay compensation in order to reward long-term employees. The use of referral, sign-on, spot and retention bonus programs continues to rise as organizations seek forms of...

Companies Are Making Big Profits. So Why Are There So Many Layoffs?

by Brennan Zagami | Feb 20, 2024 | Comp News | 0 comments

COMP NEWS – Companies everywhere are posting large profits. The U.S. labor market shows signs of increasing resilience. Unemployment remains below 4%. So why are so many companies laying off staff? The U.S. labor market has been called “hot” and “surprisingly...

More Companies Are Using AI in Their Hiring Processes. It May Be Filtering Out the Right Applicants.

by Brennan Zagami | Feb 19, 2024 | Comp News | 0 comments

COMP NEWS – As companies increasingly use AI in their hiring processes, applicants are finding themselves filtered out of roles they may be the perfect fit for. Body-language analysis. Vocal assessments. Gamified tests. CV scanners. These are some of the tools...

Workers Who Use Artificial Intelligence Get Nervous About Losing Their Jobs to it

by Brennan Zagami | Feb 16, 2024 | Comp News | 1 comment

COMP NEWS – A new survey highlights a significant correlation between workers who use artificial intelligence for their jobs and workers who are also scared of losing their jobs to artificial intelligence. There is a direct correlation between using artificial...

Boeing Workers Plan to Demand a 40% Pay Increase

by Brennan Zagami | Feb 15, 2024 | Comp News | 0 comments

COMP NEWS – Unionized workers at Boeing are planning to ask for a 40% raise and better health insurance, setting the stage for what is sure to be an intense negotiation between workers and management. Boeing has been under intense scrutiny following a dangerous...