Compensation and Benefits

How to answer “What are your salary expectations?”

It’s the most dreaded question in any job interview: “What are your salary expectations?” Unfortunately, it can't be avoided, especially when online application systems make answering the question a requirement. Follow these five tips the next time you’re asked this tricky question.

4 reasons to pay a competitive salary and benefits

Don't disregard the long term benefits of paying a competitive salary. You may find investing your staff will pay dividends in the long run. Find out how you can benefit with these top tips.

Staff recognition: 7 ways to reward your staff... without breaking the bank

Staff recognition is acknowledged as a key driver of employee engagement, satisfaction and loyalty. But don’t forget, recognising and rewarding your staff go beyond the monetary aspect. Use these creative ideas to reward your staff and to build a positive work environment.

How to respond when your employee asks for a raise

When it comes to salary negotiation, often employers are unaware of the employee's thoughts toward their pay until they receive a knock on the office door. To be better prepared, here are five tips on how employers can address an employee's request for a salary increase.