The Paidwell Compensation Playbook has always been a dependable resource for HR and compensation professionals looking for a roadmap to build effective, standout compensation programs. For 2025, it’s getting a makeover: same reliable expertise, plus more up-to-date data and actionable, step-by-step insights!

The mood around compensation is shifting fast, and HR leaders need to stay ahead. Not sure where to begin? At Paidwell, we’re always keeping tabs on the hottest topics of conversation and transforming those observations into insights you can really use to shape a successful comp strategy.

Here are five standout sentiments your team should keep in mind right now.

As companies grow, compensation complexity grows with them. What once lived in a spreadsheet starts to sprawl across tools, inboxes, and gut decisions. Before long, HR leaders find themselves navigating pay reviews with outdated data, inconsistent logic, and a rising risk of inequity.

For many HR and People Ops teams, compensation review season is a pressure cooker. A critical process that should reflect fairness, performance, and company values often turns into a manual, time-consuming scramble: scattered spreadsheets, inconsistent logic, last-minute approvals, and high-stakes decisions made under stress.

Performance-based pay is a powerful tool for motivating employees, improving engagement, and driving organizational success. However, implementing it effectively can be complex. This guide breaks down the types, benefits, and challenges of performance-based pay, helping you determine if it’s the right strategy for your organization.

When competing for top talent, one of the most straight-forward ways for businesses to attract and retain talent is to offer cash bonuses. While everyone likes getting a little more money, are these bonuses actually serving the purposes you want?

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In this interview, techrecruiter.io gets to know Nathan Young and his mission to simplify employee compensation.

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Building and implementing a program for success.

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Scaling your startup with organizational design in mind.

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Unleashing the power of people analytics for compensation planning.

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