Survey: Job Seekers Want Good Culture, Remote Work and Better Benefits

by Brennan Zagami | May 1, 2024 | Comp News | 0 comments

COMP NEWS – Nearly fifty percent of job seekers say that finding a healthy work culture is their top priority when gauging a new job opportunity, according to new survey data. Despite layoffs and economic uncertainty causing many employees to consider staying...

The FTC Officially Bans Non-Competes for Most Employees

by Brennan Zagami | Apr 30, 2024 | Comp News | 1 comment

COMP NEWS – The Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban non-compete agreements, a monumental decision that could shake up the U.S. labor market when the ruling goes into effect later this year. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to ban non-compete...

Georgia Lawmakers Fine-Tuning Bill to Raise Pay for Teachers, State Workers

by Brennan Zagami | Apr 29, 2024 | Comp News | 0 comments

COMP NEWS – The George Senate is gearing up to pass a budget bill that would raise pay for public school teachers and state employees, but the final details must be passed by Thursday – the day the state’s 2024 legislative session ends. ATLANTA (AP)...

Software Engineer Pay in Financial Services Revitalized by Big Bonuses

by Brennan Zagami | Apr 26, 2024 | Comp News | 0 comments

COMP NEWS – Software engineers working in the financial services sector saw big bumps in their bonus compensation in 2023. After a disappointing year for technology pay in finance in 2022, it seems that last year marked a return to form. Our salary and bonus...

Workers No Longer Feel They Can Retire in Their Mid-60s, Survey Finds

by Brennan Zagami | Apr 25, 2024 | Comp News | 0 comments

COMP NEWS – Fewer and fewer workers believe they’ll be able to retire in their mid-60s, according to a new survey. Most U.S. workers at mid- and large-sized companies lack confidence in their ability to retire within the age range — typically 65 to 67...