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Compensation Strategy: A Modern Playbook for HR Leaders

Build a compensation strategy that attracts talent and holds up under pay transparency: philosophy, market positioning, pay structure, and governance.

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Pay Equity vs Pay Equality vs Pay Parity: What's the Difference?

Pay equity vs pay equality vs pay parity, explained for comp pros: clear definitions, where they differ, and which one your program must deliver.

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Internal Equity vs External Equity: What HR Pros Need to Know

Internal equity vs external equity, explained for comp pros: what each means, how they conflict, and how to balance both without blowing up your budget.

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Pay Equity Analysis: A Practical How-To

Run a pay equity analysis step by step: build clean comparator groups, choose controls, run a regression, and read the results that actually matter.

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How to Conduct a Pay Equity Audit: A Step-by-Step Guide

A practical, step-by-step pay equity audit guide for HR and comp leaders: scope, data, regression analysis, remediation, and how to protect the work.

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Pay Equity: From Audit to Action — A Modern Playbook

A practical pay equity playbook for HR and comp leaders: understand the law, run a regression-based audit, and remediate gaps that hold up.

Free Job Leveling Matrix Template (Excel + Walkthrough)

Download a free job leveling matrix template in Excel — pre-built levels, tracks, and criteria, plus a step-by-step walkthrough to fill it in today.

Job Leveling 101: Building a Matrix That Actually Works

Job leveling, explained for comp pros: how to build a leveling matrix, set criteria, avoid title inflation, and tie levels to defensible pay bands.

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Job Classification Explained: A 2026 Guide

What job classification is, how the classification method works, real examples, and when point-factor evaluation is the better fit for your org.

Job Architecture: Building a Modern Career Framework

Job architecture, explained. What it is, the five core components, a 7-step build process, common pitfalls, and how to keep it current in 2026.

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Best gradar.com Alternative in 2026 (and How to Choose)

Looking for a gradar alternative? Compare gradar and PointFactors on method, speed, cost, and pay-equity defensibility to pick the right fit.

Pay Transparency in 2026: A Multi-State Compliance Guide for HR and Comp Leaders

From California's SB 464 to Vermont's 5-employee threshold, here's how HR and comp leaders should map their pay transparency obligations in 2026.