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And while organizations are becoming more diligent about monitoring the fairness of base pay, a new Trusaic report foundtheir vigilance generally has not extended to one often-overlooked form of compensation: equity awards.

In his memo to Tesla’s executive staff, Musk wrote that “anyone who wishes to do remote work” must be in the office for a minimum of 40 hours a week.

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While stating the executive order was likely lawful, the unsigned, 17-page ruling document cautioned, “We express no view on the legality of any agency RIF and reorganization plan produced or approved pursuant to the executive order and memorandum.”

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More organizations are compensating employees when they refer a job candidate that eventually joins the team.

“Being on a highly visible, high-impact team with access to senior executives and company experts can serve as a powerful recognition, retention and development mechanism,” said Tom McMullen, a senior client partner at Korn Ferry.

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An additional 22% compensate these employees in other ways.

Industries likely to see the most pressure on pay transparency will be ones that have the least gender and/or racial/ethnic diversity within their boards, executive groups and workforces.; NEW!