Total Rewards
SHRM strives to improve work, worker, and workplace through promoting policies and arming HR with the best practices. This hub will provide you with the latest news and trends in total rewards, along with best practices for employers.
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Latest Total Rewards News & Insights
Inflation rose again in August, moving further from the Federal Reserve's goal of 2% and providing evidence that tariffs are putting upward pressure on prices.
Get expert advice about how to build a successful compensation plan by focusing on goals, total rewards, benchmarking, and transparent pay practices.
A Wellhub survey of 1,500 CEOs shows workplace wellness is now a core business strategy, credited with boosting productivity, retention, and ROI.
Learn how to win CEO support for workplace wellness, identify the metrics executives value most and discover how HR can best track and report impact.
Explore pressing compensation challenges facing organizations, including navigating pay transparency and attracting and retaining talent without big pay hikes.
A new survey finds CEOs report positive ROI from employer workplace wellness programs, citing gains in productivity, retention, and health care cost savings.
Open enrollment isn’t just a box to check off, it’s an opportunity for employers. Find out how to engage workers with their benefits.
Separate fact from fiction on pay transparency. Explore myths, realities, and actionable steps to boost trust, compliance, and recruiting success.
Catastrophic claims and costly medications including GLP-1s are fueling an expected double-digit hike in health costs. Find out how employers are responding.
SHRM’s latest Civility Index reveals that a third of U.S. workers would accept a pay cut to eliminate workplace incivility. Find out what that means for HR.
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Attract and retain top talent by designing competitive compensation and benefits programs that align with business goals and workforce needs.
Member Resources
Drive strategic value with our compa-ratio calculator. This tool empowers HR leaders to ensure pay equity, optimize budgets, and make data-backed decisions.
In 2026, the ACA affordability percentage will increase to 9.96 percent, up from 9.02 percent in 2025. This change reflects the IRS’s annual inflation adjustment and directly impacts employer compliance requirements.
Avoid antitrust risks when benchmarking compensation. Use aggregate data from the third parties to ensure legal and competitive practices.
Craft a tailored paid sabbatical leave policy for your organization, empowering innovation and self-development while maintaining clear eligibility guidelines.