by jenny | Jan 19, 2022 | Compensation, Q&A with KMA
We recently sat down with Kari Meillat, KMA Compensation Manager, to ask about today’s trends in developing a compensation and benefits strategy that attracts, retains and motivates top talent. Q: What are the key components of an effective compensation and...
by jenny | Jan 5, 2022 | Compensation, Compliance, Labor Laws
From the pros at the HR Support Center Minimum Wage Beginning January 30, 2022, the minimum wage for work performed on or in connection with covered federal contracts will increase to $15.00 per hour. The minimum base wage for covered tipped employees will be $10.50...
by jenny | Dec 24, 2021 | Compensation, Compliance, Labor Laws
As we ring in a new year, state and local minimum wage rates are increasing in January. The City of Portland, Maine is still in a state of emergency. Effective January 1, 2022, a Minimum Wage Ordinance requires that employees be paid 1.5 times the minimum wage rate...
by jenny | Oct 28, 2021 | Compensation, Compliance, Culture, Recruiting, Trends
Disruption – to our economy, workforce, society and politics – has been the hallmark of 2021. And while we don’t yet know how long the effects of this disruption will last, in planning for the next twelve months, we do see a number of indicators we are urging business...
by jenny | Jul 8, 2021 | Compensation
In a candidate’s market like we are experiencing today, with rapid change and uncertainty, the need for strategic and thoughtful total rewards is more important than ever. Candidates will be considering more than just salary when accepting an offer or deciding to stay...
by jenny | Jun 16, 2021 | Compensation
By Kari Meillat, KMA Compensation Manager Pay equity has been in the headlines for years and remains an important topic in 2021. As states enact new laws, and the government focuses on pay discrimination for federal contractors and other employers, it is more...