Trending Job Titles and the Pay Raises They're Commanding Right Now

As an employer, it’s crucial to have your finger on the pulse of trends in compensation for key positions. We recently published a guide to help with these salary conversations, but it’s good to factor in why it’s so critical to be informed about the competitive landscape before you negotiate. Glassdoor’s new tool, Know Your Worth™, can […]

Are You Hiring for Any of the Highest Paying Jobs?

Nearly 7 in 10 (68%) job seekers report that salary and compensation are among the leading factors influencing where they want to work. But which job titles have the highest salaries? And what other factors besides salary can companies use to woo (and keep) the best candidates? Our latest jobs report, 25 Highest Paying Jobs […]

Why Paying Attention to Pay Trends Will Help You Recruit

If you want to stay competitive in how you attract and retain employees, you have to pay attention to changes and trends related to pay in the markets where you’re recruiting and across the nation. After all, details on salary/compensation packages is the #1 piece of information people want employers to provide as they research […]

New Survey: Company Mission & Culture Matter More Than Compensation

While high salaries and unique perks may have once been the keys to attracting top talent, a new survey from Glassdoor shows that a company’s mission and culture matter most to job seekers. Glassdoor’s Mission & Culture Survey 2019 found that over 77% of adults across four countries (the United States, UK, France, Germany) would […]

Winning Salary Negotiation Strategies for Recruiters & Hiring Managers

It’s a notoriously hard conversation to have: the dreaded “comp talk.” Everyone recognizes that salary negotiation is difficult for job seekers — after all, there’s lots of emotion, aspiration and fear baked in. But it can be equally daunting for employers. Especially in a labor market as tight as ours, there are many layers of […]

How to Use Salary Estimates to Determine Your Next Employee's Salary

Glassdoor is thrilled to announce salary estimates in job listings! Here at Glassdoor, we’re all about transparency, and we believe that offering base salary estimates in job listings represents the next frontier – where there are many benefits for companies, employees and job seekers. We know for a fact that job seekers want more salary […]

3 Hiring Practices That May Soon Replace Job Interviews

Selection processes that consist of merely an unstructured interview are a poor predictor of success, yet an interview is still the candidate assessment tool of choice for many hiring managers. Understandably, these decision-makers want to meet applicants before extending job offers and feel this is the best way to get to know a potential employee. […]

Advice From Female Leaders on International Women's Day

Here at Glassdoor, we’re celebrating International Women’s Day by thanking our female leaders and asking them to share advice on how all organizations can better serve and encourage their female employees. We’re lucky enough to have six female executives on our team, including a Chief Product Officer, VP of Sales, VP of People, VP of […]

4 Ways To Increase Employee Retention

We all know that employees are the most expensive investment for an organization.  With an estimated 20 million U.S. employees changing jobs in the past year, employers are shelling out over 2 trillion dollars to cover the expense. There are a number of reasons cited for employees leaving their job for new adventures including lack of feedback, training, and […]

How to Hire an Employee in Pennsylvania

Businesses operating in Pennsylvania have access to a range of talent hubs in the midwest and east coast. Pennsylvania is one of the leading job providers in most manufacturing and production industries such as metal fabrication, machinery and equipment, food production, and chemical and natural gas. In terms of regulations, Pennsylvania is not as strict […]