Category: Compensation

3 Reasons to Conduct Compensation Studies in Higher Education
Feb 10, 2022
3 Reasons to Conduct Compensation Studies in Higher Education

No industry is immune to the ill effects of poor remuneration, including higher education. Compensation studies can help you retain and attract highly talented faculty members in an employee-driven labor market. They can provide valuable insights on the market value of each position and benchmark salary ranges. By compiling a compensation best practices report every […]

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How to Prepare for Rising Minimum Wages & Pay Compression
Dec 08, 2021
Evaluating the Impact of Faculty Compensation Systems on the Quality of Higher Education

A 2017 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report revealed that increased compensation helps improve employee productivity. This is true even for higher education faculty. Unfortunately, institutions of higher learning have little to no control over the availability of funds to compensate their faculties appropriately. Other than the higher education stakeholders who determine the availability of […]

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Nonprofit Compensation Between 2015 and 2019: How Things Have Changed
Nov 10, 2021
Nonprofit Compensation Between 2015 and 2019: How Things Have Changed

According to a 2021 report by Candid (based on tax filings for over 100,000 nonprofits in 2019), salaries for chief executive officers (CEOs) and executive directors (EDs) in the charitable sector increased steadily between 2015 and 2019. When it comes to nonprofits, executive compensation isn’t just about attracting top talent; it’s also a compliance issue. […]

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