Compensation
Discover resources here to help you manage salary and payroll issues.
Resources online
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Resources at the library
Check the catalog
Search the catalog under Any Keyword or Subject Keyword . Try a general search, such as salary .
Browse the shelves at these Dewey (shelf) numbers
- 340s – forms, laws and legal issues, etc.
- 658s – human resources
Books to check out
- The Manager's Question and Answer Book (Nonfiction/658.3/Sto)
190 questions and answers for new and seasoned managers. Topics include how to best communicate with and motivate employees, as well as dealing with conflict. - The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave: How to Recognize the Subtle Signs and Act Before It's too Late (Nonfiction/658.314/Bra)
Includes advice for administrators on how to avoid job-person mismatches, how to align employee expectations with the realities of the position and the company, how to provide constructive feedback and coaching that breeds employee confidence, and more. - Harvard Business Review on Compensation (Nonfiction/658.32/Har)
A collection of articles from the Harvard Business Review on a variety of compensation-related issues such as: making salaries public, stock options, executive compensation, and incentive plans.
Books to use only at the library (_reference books_)
- Payroll Management Guide, CCH (Reference/R/658.321/Com)
Discusses how to implement proactive, efficient payroll procedures while ensuring compliance with federal, state and local requirements. - Human Resources Management, CCH (Reference/R/658.3/Hum)
Provides comprehensive summaries of all federal employment laws, individual rights, discrimination, hiring, compensation, benefits, performance management, career development, labor relations, and more.
Fast facts from our info pros
Champaign-Urbana Jobs & Wages
(http://champaign.org/compensation/county_wages.html)Find out how many people are employed and what average wages are for Champaign-Urbana employees in your occupation and business specialty.
Highest & Lowest Median Salaries
(http://champaign.org/compensation/salaries.html)Find out the highest and lowest median salaries in Champaign, Ford, and Piatt Counties.
Exempt Vs. Non-Exempt Employees
(http://champaign.org/compensation/exempt_nonexempt.html)The Illinois Chamber of Commerce provides the answers to common questions about the exempt/non-exempt status of employees and what those terms mean.
