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Statistics for Compensation is the first book of its kind to focus on the quantitative methodologies that are utilized by compensation and human resources professionals in their everyday work. The book outlines those descriptive statistics that are most needed and used in compensation, ranging from basic notions about percents to multiple linear regression. Although the methods described in the book have a theoretical basis, the focus is on practical applications and what the author has found works- based on his experience as a practitioner, consultant, and teacher. Topics of co.

The nature of jobs is changing, from clearly defined responsibilities to a broader, more flexible use of skills and competencies. As the changes continue, and in the event the traditional concept of jobs disappears, employers won't be able to benchmark job salary levels because the marketplace won't provide close enough job matches. This article discusses the evolving concept of jobs, the common uses for traditional surveys, the future of surveys, and the methods that will be used for salary comparisons when jobs no longer have marketplace matches.