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Annie Caley-Renn

B2B content writer working primarily in recruitment, HR, HRTech and internal comms.
What Is a Merit Matrix? Definition, Pros and Cons
Compensation
What Is a Merit Matrix? Definition, Pros and Cons

With a merit matrix, employees who are currently positioned towards the bottom of their salary band will receive larger percentage increases than those who are already at the top, helping to close pay gaps and standardise pay across the organisation.

How to Calibrate Performance Reviews (And Why It Matters)
Compensation Review
How to Calibrate Performance Reviews (And Why It Matters)

Enter the calibration session: a crucial moment where managers come together to compare and review the performance ratings they’ve given their reports, ensuring they’re consistent and fair. We’ll talk more about the importance of calibration sessions — and our tips for running them successfully — in this article.

Beyond Salary: Pay Transparency and Total Compensation
Compensation
Beyond Salary: Pay Transparency and Total Compensation

In this article, we’ll explore the importance of transparency around total compensation, especially in the context of the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

Pay Transparency Directive: A Guide for Employers by 2026
EU Pay Transparency
Pay Transparency Directive: A Guide for Employers by 2026

Well, the best time to start preparing is right now. Here’s everything you need to know, including the directive’s purpose and key requirements. We’ve even included a step-by-step list of what you need to do.

What Is Skills-Based Compensation? A Guide for Employers
Compensation
What Is Skills-Based Compensation? A Guide for Employers

In this article, we’ll discuss an alternative compensation model that rewards employees directly for their contributions to the organisation: skills-based compensation. Read on for the pros and cons and our tips for implementation.

Implementing Open Salary Bands: Best Practices, Pros and Cons
Salary Bands
Implementing Open Salary Bands: Best Practices, Pros and Cons

In this article, we’ll explore the practicalities of implementing open salary bands, from the different levels of transparency you could opt for to the benefits of opening up about your salary structure. We’ll also share our top tips to help you navigate the process of introducing open salary bands — which is a big transformation for many organisations.

Why Robust Analytics and Reporting are Key to Pay Transparency
EU Pay Transparency
Why Robust Analytics and Reporting are Key to Pay Transparency

In this article, we explore why compensation analytics and reporting will become essential tools for ensuring compliance and fairness in the pay transparency era. We’ll also share some best practices for effective communication with employees about compensation under the new rules.

How to Make Fair Compensation Decisions: The Ultimate Guide
Compensation
How to Make Fair Compensation Decisions: The Ultimate Guide

In this guide, we’ll show you how to set up your systems and processes so that every compensation decision is based on consistent, logical guidelines — and not intuition or subjective opinions. 

6 Ways to Fix the Gender Pay Gap (That Have Nothing to Do with Pay)
Pay Equity
6 Ways to Fix the Gender Pay Gap (That Have Nothing to Do with Pay)

In this article, we’ll share some concrete actions employers can take to break down the systemic, cultural and practical barriers that keep women earning less than men.

The Problem With Rewarding Employee Potential in 2025
Compensation
The Problem With Rewarding Employee Potential in 2025

In this article, we’ll discuss the many problems with relying on ‘potential’ for decisions about employee pay and progression — especially in the context of the upcoming EU Pay Transparency Directive.

Why a Strong Job Architecture is Key to Pay Transparency
EU Pay Transparency
Why a Strong Job Architecture is Key to Pay Transparency

Read on to learn how a strong job architecture will be key to compliance with pay transparency legislation.

Figures vs. HRIS: Why You Need a Dedicated Compensation Tool
Compensation
Figures vs. HRIS: Why You Need a Dedicated Compensation Tool

In this article, we’ll argue that compensation is too important a function to be handled by a one-size-fits-all solution like an HRIS.

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