Compensation Today author:
Crystal Spraggins

Crystal Spraggins, SPHR, is an HR consultant and freelance writer who lives in Philadelphia. Crystal has a particular interest in issues that affect American workers and toils under the philosophy that “HR is not for wimps.” She also partners with HRCVision, a full-service HR consultant practice specializing in leadership and diversity training. Contact her via her personal blog,HR BlogVOCATE or at crs036@aim.com.

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Why Is It So Hard to Address Gender Pay Equity?

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Link pay to performance. Like…seriously this time!

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Articles, Comp Tools

Paying employees right: What’s the big deal?

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Yes, people really do quit jobs for more money

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Data, not drama: How to take the emotion out of ...

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Articles, Infographics

The low down on employee turnover

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It’s not a skills gap, it’s a skills challenge

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Show them the money: Economy surges, but employee wages slow

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How bad is a bad reputation?

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Articles, Case Studies

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Articles, Case Studies

Will Apple’s wage increase for drivers close the gap ...

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Everybody’s got questions about Zappos and surge pay

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Money as a powerful demotivator (don’t let this happen ...

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It’s time for a check-up! How HR folks can get ready for 2015

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Managing the non-cooperative employee

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Is “cultural fit” a myth?

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Unequal pay: legal and practical issues

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6 things you shouldn’t say when an employee asks for a raise

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This HR software could make your job easier (and more fun)!

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5 reasons your employees are looking for another job

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Study reveals the top performing CEOs

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How to recover from a big mistake

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Why your holiday party sucks

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Salary data indicate wages may finally be on the rise

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5 good reasons not to undercut that new hire

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Accountability without control: It just doesn’t work

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The emotionally unsafe workplace: How bullies, tyrants, ...

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Why peer networking is vital to good leadership

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Why delegation is good for the soul and the checkbook

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The downside of diversity

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The Situational Leader, part two: from Autocrat to Servant

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The Situational Leader part one: From Democrat to ...

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