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According to several employer surveys, projected average pay raises for 2016 will be about what they have been in the last few years. For many companies, the 3% average raise seems to have become standard operating procedure. Surveys by Mercer, for example, have shown no changes...

As the U.S. economy strengthens, don’t be surprised if your best salespeople ask for a raise — and if they don’t receive it, leave for greener pastures. To keep good people, you not only need to offer a compensation plan that acknowledges job market competition but also motivates...

It is generally more tax-efficient to be paid a salary than to receive dividends, given that salary expense is deductible and dividends are paid on an after-tax basis. If the IRS thinks some portion of your salary really should be treated as a distribution of profit, that portion...

If you’re an executive or other key employee, you might be compensated with more than just salary, fringe benefits and bonuses: You might also be awarded stock-based compensation, such as restricted stock or stock options. Another form that’s becoming more common is restricted...