Astronology - 2011 Salary Increase Updates

Astronology Volume XI Issue 24 5 March  8, 2011 Dear Andrew, Astron Solutions provides high-quality, low-cost, innovative human resources consulting services to organizations like yours. Call us for advice, innovative program design, and user-friendly Web/PC based software.   The Astron Road Show It's spring, and the Astron Road Show is kicking into high gear!  Our National Directors have a number of speaking events booked over the next few months.  Where will we see you in the coming weeks? On Monday, March 21st, Jennifer Loftus will be the guest on Coach World TV.  Jennifer will talk with host Terry Yoffe regarding Human Resources and the impact of coaching on individuals.  Watch locally on New York City cable TV, or stream the program live through the internet. National Director Mike Maciekowich will be in Ithaca, NY on March 22nd, presenting to the Society for Human Resource Management of Tompkins County.  His topic is "A History of Pay Equity: From FLSA to Lilly Ledbetter and Beyond." We look forward to meeting you on the road!   2011 Salary Increase Updates As we explored in Astronology last year, many organizations were projecting an optimistic 2011. The sense was that the economy would be on the mend, inflation low, and the stock market on the rise.  But much has happened over the past few months which may run contrary to these hopes - from the unsettled Arab world, skyrocketing oil prices, and labor unrest in America's heartland....more     Have a Question? If you have a topic you would like addressed in Astronology, or some feedback on a past article, don't hesitate to tell us!  Simply reply to this e-mail.  See your question answered, or comments addressed, in an upcoming issue of Astronology. Looking for a top-notch presenter for your human resource organization's meeting?  Both Jennifer Loftus and Michael Maciekowich present highly-rated sessions on a variety of compensation and employee retention issues.  For more information, send an e-mail to info@astronsolutions.com.   The Fine Print We hold your e-mail address in trust.  Astron Solutions promises never to share or rent your personal information.  We also promise never to send you frivolous e-mails and will allow you to leave our list, at your option, at any time. To remove yourself from this list, please follow your personalized subscriber link at the bottom of your Astronology alert e-mail. Copyright 2011, Astron Solutions, LLC ISSN Number 1549-0467 Quick Links Client List Meet the Astron Team Contact Us   World of HR Blog Bringing you Human Resource news from around the globe...compliments of Astron Solutions. More