Astron Solutions

10/20/2026

When AI changes how we work, should it also change how we think about pay?

As artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace, HR and Finance leaders have an opportunity to examine its implications for compensation, total rewards, and workforce decisions.

On Friday, October 23, join Astron Solutions' Jennifer Loftus for an IMA NY Chapter webinar exploring these important connections.

*AI, Pay, and People: How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Compensation, Total Rewards, and HR*

October 23 | 12:00 p.m. EDT

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the intersection of technology, people, and pay strategy.

Register: https://ow.ly/Kqro50ZX2UJ

10/19/2026

Not every HR trend deserves a place on your priority list

The challenge is knowing which developments are worth watching, which are overhyped, and which could shape the future of your organization.

This Thursday, October 22, join Astron Solutions' Jennifer Loftus for the opening keynote at the Virtual Human Resources Summit: "HR: What’s Hot, What’s Hype & What’s Next"

Make time for a fresh perspective on the trends influencing HR today—and the questions leaders should be asking about tomorrow.

📅 October 22 | 10:00–11:00 a.m. EDT

Register here: https://ow.ly/FfG050ZX2Qz

10/14/2026

“You need to operate at the next level.”

We’ve all heard phrases like this—but what does the “next level” actually look like?

Without clear job expectations, employees may struggle to understand how to advance, while managers may make promotion and pay decisions based on different interpretations of what each role requires.

In the latest episode of **What the Comp?! – The Pay Strategy Podcast**, Jennifer Loftus breaks down why job architecture matters and how unclear job titles, outdated job descriptions, and inconsistent career levels can create inconsistent compensation decisions.

🎙️ **Clearer roles. Clearer expectations. More consistent pay decisions.**

Listen to the latest episode and discover why a strong compensation strategy starts with defining the work: https://ow.ly/6YeB50ZXMfW

In this episode of What the Comp?!, Jennifer Loftus explores job ar...

10/13/2026

AI, compensation, and the future of work—let's connect the dots!

Artificial intelligence is influencing how organizations operate, make decisions, and plan for the future. But what could these changes mean for compensation, total rewards, and HR?

Join Astron Solutions' Jennifer Loftus on Friday, October 23, for an IMA NY Chapter webinar:

AI, Pay, and People: How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Compensation, Total Rewards, and HR

October 23, 2026 , 12:00 p.m. EDT

If you work in HR, Finance, compensation, or organizational leadership, put this timely discussion on your calendar.

👉 Register here: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5521797/91101FDB0C233BACBFDE0CA189F330B4

10/13/2026

📣 HR professionals: What's hot, what's hype, and what's next?

The HR landscape keeps evolving—but which trends deserve your attention, and which ones are just noise?

Join Astron Solutions' Jennifer Loftus for the opening keynote at the Virtual Human Resources Summit on Thursday, October 22, from 10:00–11:00 a.m. EDT.

🎤 *HR: What’s Hot, What’s Hype & What’s Next*

Take time to explore the trends shaping HR and consider what they could mean for your organization's future.

💻 Attend virtually and be part of the conversation!

👉 Register today: https://ow.ly/XAVr50ZX2OG

10/12/2026

**Have you submitted your organization's compensation data yet?**

We extended the 2026 Astron Solutions Annual Compensation Survey until this Friday 10/16!

Your participation helps build a stronger national compensation resource—and participating organizations receive the completed **2026 survey report FREE.**

👉 Participate today: https://ow.ly/YfWr50ZQm1r

10/12/2026

In this episode of What the Comp?!, host Jennifer Loftus explores why manager advocacy, range placement interpretation, and performance ratings often result in inconsistent compensation—and what HR and business leaders can do to fix it.

Listen today on your favorite podcast platform! 🎧

In this episode of What the Comp?!, Jennifer Loftus explores how ma...

10/09/2026

🚨 **FINAL DAY!**

Today is the last day to participate in the **2026 Astron Solutions Annual Compensation Survey.**

If you haven't submitted your organization's compensation data, there's still time.

**Participate today. Help build the benchmark. Receive the completed survey report FREE.**

👉https://astronsurveys.com/CompSurvey/Login.aspx

And thank you to everyone who has already participated!

10/09/2026

Managing compensation isn't easy, and without clear guardrails, well-meaning managers can unintentionally create pay disparities across teams.

In the latest episode of What the Comp?, Jennifer Loftus shares actionable ways to support your management team, review comp patterns by department, and eliminate hidden pay advantages.

Catch the full conversation here 👇

In this episode of What the Comp?!, Jennifer Loftus explores how ma...

10/08/2026

Did you know that two employees with the exact same performance level could end up with different pay—simply because of how their managers advocate for them? 💡

In our newest episode of What the Comp?!, Jennifer Loftus breaks down how manager behavior, discretion, and rating interpretations quietly drive pay inequities.

What you'll learn:
✅ Why manager discretion needs clear guardrails
✅ How performance calibration creates pay consistency
✅ How to support managers who struggle with comp decisions

🎧 Click the link to listen and subscribe!

In this episode of What the Comp?!, Jennifer Loftus explores how ma...