Updating Job Descriptions for Compliance and Pay Transparency: A Strategic Approach for 2026

In the ever-evolving HR landscape, updating job descriptions is no longer just an administrative task. Today, it serves as a strategic lever for compliance, pay equity, and informed workforce planning. As 2026 approaches, HR leaders must adopt a disciplined and proactive approach to ensure job descriptions are aligned with current regulatory mandates, compensation transparency laws, […]

Spring Forward with VirgilHR Skillpath: Fresh Ways to Boost Employee Development

Employee training programs are essential for organizational success. They drive productivity, innovation, and retention by equipping teams with relevant skills. They can also prepare employees for future challenges while fostering a positive culture, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Employee training and development are so vital to growth that many companies are willing to bet their budget […]

Pay Equity and Compensation Reviews Before Raise Season

For many employers, Q1 is a prime time for annual performance reviews and raises. A 2025 Mercer survey reported that just over 60% of teams had submitted or finalized their budgets by early December. Often, organizations spend the first few months of the year conducting performance reviews of last year’s work and allocating salary increases […]