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How to Get More Than the Average 2.9% Salary Increase in 2017

Talent Culture

According to the 2016/2017 Mercer US Compensation Planning Survey, the average salary increase budget is expected to be 2.9% in 2017, up slightly from the average increase budget of 2.8% By showing and quantifying your specific value add, you build a better business case to support the requested salary increase.

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Top HR Trends for 2016 with an Eye to the Future

Achievers

With the sands of 2016 close to completing their journey through the pinched middle of the proverbial hourglass, it is only natural to consider what 2017 has in store. Not only was this a trend in 2016, some think this will be a major enterprise in 2017 and beyond. By: Josh Danson and Iain Ferreira. Employees as Cultural Ambassadors.

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Understanding Why Employees Quit

Achievers

In today’s networked marketplace, your most talented employees are going to keep an eye on opportunities in their field, and Gallup’s 2017 report on the State of the American Workforce finds that 51 percent of them are ready to jump ship at any given moment by actively looking for a new job or watching for openings.

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5 Recruitment Trends for 2017

Hppy

In 2017, candidate shortage represents an unwanted trend that seems to be in its infancy. Talented and highly sought-after candidates are aware of the control they have in the recruitment process and use it to make personal demands (for instance, higher salary and other workplace benefits). Candidates in control. Social media.

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Do You Know Your Income Tax Rates?

Money Talk

Under the most recently passed tax law, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, there are currently seven income range segments for four tax filing status categories (single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, and head of household) that are taxed at increasing rates as income rises. 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and traditional IRAs).

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5 Reasons to Create a Culture of Learning in Your Organization

Achievers

Traditionally, a six-figure salary and 401k options were enough to attract and retain top talent. According to DevelopIntelligence’s 2017 DI Developer Survey , 55 percent of those surveyed said they seek out training in order to meet current or upcoming needs or to advance their careers. Employees Want to Learn.

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Understanding Why Employees Quit

Achievers

In today’s networked marketplace, your most talented employees are going to keep an eye on opportunities in their field, and Gallup’s 2017 report on the State of the American Workforce finds that 51 percent of them are ready to jump ship at any given moment by actively looking for a new job or watching for openings.