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Average pay growth high but failing to keep pace with inflation

Employee Benefits

Growth in total pay , including bonuses, was 5.9% in the final quarter of 2022, while pay growth excluding bonuses was 6.7%, according to the latest labour market data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). For pay excluding bonuses, this was the highest growth rate seen outside of the Covid-19 pandemic. on average.

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Workers’ Compensation: What’s payroll got to do with it?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

see NCCI, Basic Manual (2001 Edition) “Rule 2 Premium Basis and Payroll Allocation” for a more complete listing of payroll inclusions, exceptions and limitations commonly used in the US. but notably exclude employer contributions to Canada’s social insurance plans (Canada Pension Plan, Quebec Pension Plan, Employment Insurance).

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How to bridge the generation gap in the workplace

Insperity

The promise of a pension. For example, a Baby Boomer on the precipice of retirement may be driven more by money: Salary increases, 401(k) contributions or bonuses. More resistant to authority based on title or age alone – respect must be earned and based on the quality of contributions. Willingness to openly share ideas. Job security.

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