Fairness Unraveled: Preparing Young Professionals for Workplace Realities

HR departments play a pivotal role in educating new hires on some of the harsher workplace realities early in their tenure. This article examines how to support young professionals and provides strategies for respectfully expressing dissent while accepting outcomes.

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New Features: October 2025

 This release gives you more control and flexibility across BalancedComp and BalancedResults. From mass actions on Plans and Templates to more detailed DOI minority tracking and improved salary adjustments, these updates make managing data and reporting easier than ever.

FinComp 2025 Recap: A Thrilling Leap Forward for HR Leadership in Compensation Strategy

 What an electrifying experience at FinComp 2025, held in the stunning coastal haven of La Jolla, California! This year’s symposium was a powerhouse of inspiration, equipping HR professionals with cutting-edge tools to lead with confidence, navigate economic challenges, and revolutionize compensation strategies in a dynamic industry.

2026 BalancedComp Salary Survey: A New Era of Compensation Growth in Banking and Credit Unions

 The 2025-2026 BalancedComp Salary & Incentive Survey underscores a pivotal moment for the financial sector. After years of minimal growth, the significant salary increases for both executive and non-executive roles signal a renewed focus on talent investment. For HR professionals, compensation committees, and leadership teams, this data offers actionable insights to navigate a complex labor market.

The Definitive Merit Increase Matrix for 2026

 Human Resources is continually steering a ship through choppy water. There is a tight labor market, inflation is nibbling at margins, and more economic fog is expected on the horizon. And now, it includes a flatlining salary increase budget.

Fixing Title Confusion: A Case for Job Architecture

 Job architecture is a crucial strategic asset for banks and credit unions navigating change, growth, and increasing competition for talent. It can be one of the most impactful HR strategies for a growing financial institution.

Happily Ever After… Pending Salary Review

 In the magical land of Financial Bliss, a young CEO saved his kingdom—only to receive a modest raise. Disheartened, he cried, “Where’s my treasure chest?” Enter: the Compensation Fairy.

Love Your Neighbor as Yourself: A Guiding Principle for Compensation Management in Financial Institutions

 HR leaders, let spreadsheets be savvy and policies be kind. And in every pay decision, ask: Would I feel seen, valued, and respected if this were me?

2025 Banks & Credit Union Employee Salaries

 After years of reshuffling, the labor market is finally finding its footing. But with Gen Z on the move and hiring cooling off, what comes next for employers?

The Biggest Compensation Trends for 2025: What to Expect in the Future of Work

 The compensation landscape in 2025 is poised to be more transparent, equitable, and flexible than ever before. Companies that embrace these trends will be better positioned to attract and retain top talent. As the workforce becomes more diverse and demands more personalized and fair compensation, businesses must adapt to these shifts or risk falling behind in an increasingly competitive global market.
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