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.

The fact we saw 10 percent of organizations freezing salaries was astronomical. It was a really unusual year.

The fact we saw 10 percent of organizations freezing salaries was astronomical. It was a really unusual year.

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.