Episodes tagged: Compensation

For the First Time in 20 Years, an Increase in the Gender Pay Gap

In this episode Steve shares how new US Census data shows that the gender pay gap between women and men grew larger for the first time in 20 years. Women in the US earn less than 83% of men, a disappointing statistic.

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Workplace Movie Hall of Fame: America’s Sweethearts

Today, Steve and Trish discuss the Netflix documentary “America’s Sweethearts: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders,” which explores the high-pressure, low-compensation world of professional cheerleading.

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CEO Compensation Continues to Rise at Nonprofit Healthcare Organizations

In this episode Steve discusses how in many nonprofit healthcare organizations, climbing CEO compensation continues to raise questions about these organization’s commitment to their mission of providing an important community service – accessible, affordable, and quaility healthcare.

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US Corporate Profits Soar, Along with Dividend Payouts and Stock Repurchases

In this episode Steve shares new data showing how record US corporate profits have been increasingly used to increase shareholder dividends and accelerate stock buybacks – often at the expense of average employee compensation.

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How Buc-ee’s Connects Compensation to Employee and Business Success

In this episode Steve shares how regional travel center chain Buc-ee’s uses highly competitive employee compensation to attract the best employees to help create great customer experiences in their stores.

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Workers at America’s Largest Private Employer Will See Pay Gains in 2024

In this episode Steve shares how Walmart, America’s largest private employer, plans to raise wages for both its store managers, and its frontline hourly staff in 2024.

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HR Happy New Year 2024!

Today, we explore the dynamic landscape of work in 2024, from individual goals and resolutions to our 15-year anniversary celebration with exciting future plans.

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What to Expect at Work and in Workplaces in 2024

In this episode Steve discusses major trends expected to impact and shape the world of work in 2024.

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The Essentials of Payroll Year-End and Starting 2024 Off Right

This week on At Work in America, we met with Tom Hammond from Paychex, to talk about the importance of giving your business a year-end check-up to start your new year right.

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