COMP NEWS: DAILY COMPENSATION STORIES
Kroger Employees Struggle To Afford Food And Rent, Says Survey Of 10,200 Workers
COMP News - A new survey by the Economic Roundtable says that many of Kroger's employees are struggling to afford food and rent. Some 78% of workers at eight Kroger-owned grocery chains — including...
Inflation Is Wiping Out Pay Increases For Most Americans
COMP News - The United States saw inflation of 7% in 2021, a number much higher than in years past. Nonetheless, most industries' wages did not keep pace with inflation, effectively wiping out pay...
The Long Resignation? Workers Continue Quitting For Better Pay, Benefits
COMP News - A record number of Americans are quitting their jobs for better pay and benefits amidst what economists have called “The Great Resignation.” Many employers will need to implement new...
DentalPost Releases 2022 Dental Professional Salary Survey Report
COMP News - The dental industry, like many others, is facing enormous challenges with staffing in 2022. DentalPost, the industry's leading online job board, has released a survey regarding salary...
‘Pay-For-Performance’ Program Pays Farmers To Pursue Pollution Reduction
COMP News - A recent grant from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation District is contributing to a “pay for performance” program that rewards farmers who...
Delta Posts 4Q Loss, But Airline Employees Will Still Get Bonus Checks
COMP News - Delta Airlines recently announced a “special profit-sharing payment” of $1250 to be paid to each of its employees this upcoming Valentine’s Day. The bonus is coming after a rough year...
Previously Planned Salary Budgets Receiving a Bump for 2022
COMP NEWS - A new WorldatWork salary budget survey has found that organizations are hiking their salary budgets in 2022, a necessary step to retain top talent in an economy that has been plagued by...
Portland Restaurant Eliminates Tipping, Adds Service Fee In Effort To Improve Wage Equity
COMP NEWS - A restaurant in Portland is offering a new system for its employee wages, eliminating the industry's usual tip-based, pay-for-performance model and charging a flat service rate instead....
Columbus To Award Nearly $10M In Bonuses To Public Safety Employees
COMP NEWS - Columbus, GA approved the spending of up to ten million dollars in bonuses for public safety employees. Eligible employees will include police officers, firefighters, and EMS. Columbus...
CEO Of Software Company Offers New Staff $5,000 To Resign After Two Weeks – And It Helps Him Retain Top Talent.
COMP NEWS - The Great Resignation is making it difficult for employees to retain their employees. But for one CEO, he's actually paying his workers to resign - and it's helping him retain his top...
