Salaries in HR

Okay, I'm looking at getting some of that passive income ;p. What kind of passive income are you guys pulling in?

Would you be hesitant to make a job move right now with everything that happened in the world this weekend with Iran?

My friend received an offer this morning and called me in a panic about it as they feel if it’s… more

How do you handle wage negotiations with candidates during the hiring process, especially when they have different salary expectations? Recently, I encountered a situation where a highly qualified can… more

During a conversation with a colleague, we questioned whether PIPs ever affect compensation directly. Is the outcome typically limited to improvement or separation, or are there situations where title… more

I’m in interviews for a role where the profit share goes straight into a 401k instead of being paid out in cash. Not a red flag, just curious , has anyone here had that built into their comp structur… more

Have you received an offer at another company and used that for your current company to counter this?

How do you go about doing so and was the result successful for you?

💸What's the best way to answer the, what are your salary expectations, question during an interview?

So, we know AI is going to take a lot of our jobs, but for those of us who are able to stay employed, do you think our salaries will take a hit? I'm guessing we'll all be so desperate that we&… more

I was informed my severance is standardized and non-negotiable. Has anyone pushed back on that before and gotten a different outcome?

As a hiring manager, I’ve seen strong candidates anchor themselves too low in final interviews. We ask for salary expectations, they say $100k, but the approved range for the role may go up to $125k+. Once that f… more

What best practices do you follow to ensure compliance with wage laws and prevent potential legal issues regarding employee compensation? I'm currently reviewing our payroll procedures and want to… more

Those of you earning less than $60,000 a year, how are you surviving in this economy? I know I'm barely getting by and I'm earning $72,000.

Why do most organizations only match 3% to employee 401k’s? Wouldn’t it be more of a tax benefit for an organization to match more for their employees?

My company recently implemented a three-day in-office policy, but compensation hasn’t been revisited for those of us who relocated during the remote period. I moved from SF to Denver two years ago with lead… more

How do you handle discussions about wage adjustments for employees who consistently exceed performance expectations? I recently had a team member who consistently delivers above targets, yet when I pr… more

As I’m hiring for a few roles right now, I’m seeing candidates with nearly identical backgrounds quoting salaries that are $30K+ apart. Compensation data feels all over the place lately. Are you findi… more

Which AI tools are you using that help with HR compensation?

Do you think AI is an accurate way of understanding competitive market salary data?

I do believe using AI tools can help with having a consu… more

What tool or software do you find most helpful for managing employee wages and compensation? I've been using a basic spreadsheet system, but as our team grows, it's become increasingly difficu… more

Does your company still do annual raises or are raises performance based and unpredictable? Which do you prefer? I'd rather know I'm getting a raise each year, it's nice to know I can coun… more

This has been on my mind: if your employer lowered your pay while you were still employed, how did you navigate it? Did staying position you for a rebound, or did the numbers never quite come back?

Just got the word that my company won't be doing annual raises this year and it's not looking good for quarterly bonuses. Guess who gets to tell the staff this information? Why does HR always … more

I saw an article posted on LI about salary transparency and ranges posted.

Most companies are only required to post up to the 3rd quartile, not the entire range. However, it’s still an issue when someone requests… more

How do you balance internal equity with market competitiveness when setting salaries for new hires? I've faced challenges recently when hiring for a similar role; an external candidate was offered… more

We recently had a webinar with the company that offers financial advising to us. This topic was about 401k and bonuses. Most people are not deducting their 401K from their bonus as they want to maximize the take … more

After investing time in multiple interview stages and a take-home task, the offer came in well below the midpoint of the salary band they posted. Their feedback was that the range covers a wide spectr… more

How much student loan debt is everyone still dealing with? I've been trying to pay down my debt since I graduated in 2015, but I've barely made a dent. It's crazy that I'm finally earn… more

How do you effectively communicate wage increases to employees and address their questions? Recently, I shared a 5% salary increase with my team after a successful year. I held a meeting to explain th… more

Compensation planning have deadlines where merits have to be locked in. If someone on your team leaves, what happens to that money that was supposed to go to that employee?

Does this mean it’s allocated to the re… more

Currently looking at an opportunity that would increase my pay by roughly $50k, but it’s with a direct competitor. My non-compete is fairly aggressive, and while I’m not senior leadership, my employer… more

Have you or a candidate you worked with ever regretted accepting a counter offer to stay with your current organization? Were you or the candidate able to go back to the company you turned down the role with and … more

How do you handle wage concerns from employees who feel underpaid compared to their peers? I often conduct salary comparisons and provide data to justify our pay structures, but it doesn’t seem to ful… more

Is a salary of $84,500 enough to live off of in San Diego?

Have you ever been able to negotiate your merit increase? I have not been able to do this as I’ve been told comp is locked in after it has been decided.

However, what if you state a case for a higher … more

There’s an opportunity on my table: $50k base, $200k OTE. It sounds great until you remember Bowl performance can swing month to month. I’m used to earning a steady $100k+ base, so the thought of rely… more

What steps do you take to address wage concerns raised by employees during performance reviews? I usually provide a thorough breakdown of our pay structure and offer to discuss any discrepancies. Howe… more

If you could redo one compensation negotiation, what would you change? Asking more questions? Holding your number a bit longer? Looking beyond base pay?

Have you done HR consulting assignments on the side? I’m looking for ways to bring in more income and would love to consult on the side but don’t know where to find projects. I wish I didn’t have to worry about w… more