Ken Abosch

We may never see base salary increases in the mid-to-upper 4 percent range again.

We may never see base salary increases in the mid-to-upper 4 percent range again.

Employers recognize that the value in tying awards to performance, as opposed to the holidays, better connects employees to the read more

Employers recognize that the value in tying awards to performance, as opposed to the holidays, better connects employees to the company's goals and objectives, eliminates 'entitlement' issues, and leads to increased productivity and improved business results.

The good news is that after seeing very significant reduced spending overall, companies are projecting a slight recovery for 2003.

The good news is that after seeing very significant reduced spending overall, companies are projecting a slight recovery for 2003.

It indicates how employers have shifted their focus on how to pay their employees.

It indicates how employers have shifted their focus on how to pay their employees.

Variable pay is designed to help employees concentrate on company goals and objectives, while eliminating 'entitlement' issues that often arise read more

Variable pay is designed to help employees concentrate on company goals and objectives, while eliminating 'entitlement' issues that often arise with a holiday bonus.