Meeting/Event Information

Compensation Trends - Making Rational Compensation Decisions in an Irrational Labor Market
Presented by
Edward R. Rataj, CCP, CECP, ACCP, MCCP
Senior Managing Director
CBIZ

Due to economic conditions, compensation is the top issue facing most organizations today.  In fact, many organizations are struggling to recruit and retain talented employees in a sustainable way. This presentation will provide insights into:

• Key Macroeconomic Labor Market Indicators
• Trends Impacting Compensation Decisions
• Ensuring Market Competitive Total Rewards
• Creative Ways to Attract and Retain Talent

 
Edward Rataj is the Managing Director of the Compensation Consulting Division of CBIZ. He has twenty years of experience in the area of human resources, focusing on designing innovative compensation programs.

Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Rataj served as a Compensation Consultant for Mellon (formerly known as Buck Consultants) and was employed by William M. Mercer. Mr. Rataj assists clients in the design and implementation of strategic base salary and incentive programs. His core areas of expertise include designing market-based and job evaluation-based compensation programs, pay structures, and compensation surveys, as well as developing policies and procedures. Additionally, Mr. Rataj has experience in consolidating compensation plans for organizations completing mergers and acquisitions. He has consulted with numerous clients in various industries.

Mr. Rataj is a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Advanced Certified Compensation Professional (ACCP), Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CECP), Master Certified Compensation Professional (MCCP), served as the President of the Compensation and Benefits Network of Greater St. Louis (CBN) and is a member of WorldatWork (formerly known as the American Compensation Association). In addition, Mr. Rataj has been recently quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Smart Money magazine and TheStreet.com as an expert in the area of compensation.

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