- by Cassandra Carver
Strategic employee compensation is an essential ingredient of success for any organization. Both how we compensate staff members for their hard work and express gratitude for that hard work are crucially important for two core reasons.
- by Cassandra Carver
The world of work is changing fast, and 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for compensation and benefits. Employees today expect more than a paycheck — they’re looking for fairness, clarity, flexibility, and genuine care from their employers. From rising minimum wages and transparent pay conversations to expanded wellbeing and mental health programs, the way organizations reward and support their people is evolving to meet modern needs. In this Astronology®, we review some trends in compensation and benefits to consider for 2026.
- by Cassandra Carver
With new executive orders developing rapidly, there has been confusion and uncertainty among HR professionals in both the public and private sectors regarding compliance, next steps, and anticipated adjustments.
- by Cassandra Carver
Previous Astronology® articles have mentioned the power of job rotation programs for career progression. In this Astronology® article, we highlight the advantages, disadvantages, and best practices when developing and implementing a job rotation program.
- by Cassandra Carver
Artificial intelligence – the word can elicit strong opinions. A Pew Research survey conducted consecutively in 2021, 2022, and 2023 showed a growing concern over artificial intelligence (AI) in daily life use, with 37% of respondents being “more concerned than excited” about it in 2021.
- by Cassandra Carver
As we enter the spring season, this month we’ll explore how the work environment also can celebrate renewal, fresh starts, and new opportunities. In this Astronology® we will focus on refreshing your workplace by creating a healthy work environment that will improve employee morale.
- by Cassandra Carver
To close out our 25th anniversary celebration, Astronology® recently spoke with the rest of the Astron Team. During a robust discussion, our team shared their thoughts on working at Astron, the future of compensation, and closing celebratory remarks!
- by Jennifer Loftus
Friday, January 22, 1999. The day itself was a seemingly regular one, save for the largest tornado outbreak in Arkansas state history. The moon was waxing crescent. Amid everyone’s day to day activity, something exciting was happening. Astron Solutions was born.
- by Cassandra Carver
Association member surveys help you learn more about and retain your members. How do you conduct a survey, and what kinds of questions should you ask?
- by Cassandra Carver
There are a lot of advantages to working in a family – run business. The family ties can create a strong culture of values and ethics. There is a natural dedication to family that drives a clear mission and determination to succeed. But there are also disadvantages. For HR reps especially, navigating family – run businesses has its unique challenges.
- by Cassandra Carver
Today, our workforce is more complex than ever, spanning multiple generations and demographics. The world’s current workforce includes a mix of “Baby Boomers” (currently ages 57-75), “Gen X” (currently ages 41-56), “Millennials” (currently ages 25 – 40), and “Gen Z” (currently ages 9 – 24).
- by Cassandra Carver
If you are a self-insured company, that means you don’t pay an insurance company to cover medical, dental, and vision claims for your employees. Instead, you take on that financial risk yourself. Some self-insured companies also use a third-party administrator to process the claims.
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