Amy Stewart

Amy Stewart, Principal of Research & Insights at Payscale, and Kathryn Gombos, HR and total rewards expert, share insights on shifting salary budgets for 2026. They discuss how economic uncertainty is reshaping pay strategies and the importance of data for HR professionals. Kathryn emphasizes transparent communication and pay equity, while Amy highlights industry variations in salary trends. Together, they offer actionable steps for organizations to navigate budget changes and enhance their compensation strategies.

In a compelling discussion, Amy Stewart, Principal of Research and Insights, Sara Hillenmeyer, Senior Director of Data Science, and Lulu Seikaly, Senior Corporate Employment Counsel at Payscale, analyze the evolving landscape of compensation. They dive into the 2025 Compensation Best Practices Report, highlighting trends in pay transparency and AI's growing role in HR. The trio emphasizes the need for organizations to foster clear communication about compensation practices while also addressing the challenges of pay equity and legislative impacts on compensation strategies.

Amy Stewart, Principal of Research and Insights at PayScale, and Mindy Stone, Senior Director of Rewards, share valuable insights on the 2024 Salary Budget Survey. They discuss the decline in salary budgets post-Great Resignation and the macroeconomic factors influencing these changes, like lower inflation and a cooling labor market. The conversation also highlights industry-specific trends, with healthcare and tech facing unique challenges. Mindy provides practical budgeting tips, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder engagement in salary planning.