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2022 is here, and with it, a new round of surveys! Download our new survey calendar for the year, which includes estimates for launch dates, close dates, when reports will be available, and pricing. Explore our survey website for more information on all the amazing surveys we offer.

The 2021-22 National Wage & Salary Survey report is now available for purchase! A great source of national data for 151 positions across the United States, this report is another valuable resource for HR and compensation professionals in organizations with multiple locations or recruiters searching nationally.

Many employers, due to various factors in recent times, have started considering starting wage levels at a living wage rather than minimum wage. A living wage is the amount an individual or family would need to make to avoid living in poverty. 

On January 17, 2022, our nation will recognize and honor the life and birthday of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It has been 53 years since we last heard him speak the night of April 3, 1968, at the Mason Temple (Church of God in Christ Headquarters) in Memphis, Tennessee. On the following day, King was assassinated at the age of 39. In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I will continuously work this year to continue to spread his message and make his dream a reality. Will you join me?

With the onset of a global pandemic, organizations are using video conferencing now, more than ever. With this new reality there’s also an issue happening beneath the surface with platforms like Zoom, Teams and Skype beyond stress and mental health that’s affecting its users. If not addressed properly, these platforms can become settings for unconscious bias. Here are 5 ways to discourage unconscious bias in virtual meetings.