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Do small business equal lower salaries?

If you take a job in a small, publicly held company, should you expect to earn less than at a large, public company? The surprising answer is no. Compensation survey data shows that a person working in a company with, say, $50 million in annual revenue should be making the same amount as a person doing the same job in a company with $500 million in revenues.

July 13, 2002 | 1 Comment

Can the U.S. government give my prospective employer a salary cap?

Can the U.S. government give my prospective employer a salary cap? Q. I am being seriously considered for a position with a large Washington, DC-area IT consulting company. They have told me I will get the job, but are waiting to open a location closer to my home.

July 12, 2002 |

Is it time to revise my job description and ask for more money?

Is it time to revise my job description and ask for more money? Q. I have been working as a human resources assistant for the last two and a half years. Although I had no human resources experience when I started, I have now learned almost every aspect of my job (at least according to my job description) and have acquired even more responsibilities.

July 11, 2002 |

Is this really a lateral move?

Q. I was offered a "promotion" from receptionist/office clerk to administrative assistant/office manager of a new venture in a different office. I inadvertently found out that the person they hired to replace me as receptionist/office clerk started at the same wage as I am currently making.

July 10, 2002 | Post a comment

Can my employer dock my pay?

Can my employer dock my pay? Q. I am an accountant for a franchise owner and I am salaried. I understand that this means being exempt from the time clock, overtime, etc. There are times when I might work over the weekend or past the normal business day.

July 9, 2002 |

Beyond Compensation

Compensation is more than just base pay. It is a total package that should address your overall well-being - financial, physical, emotional, even spiritual. As companies compete for talent in tight labor markets, many are rolling out better benefits to attract and retain the best workers.

July 8, 2002 |

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