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Where to Find Information About Salaries and How to Evaluate It?
30.07.2024
There are many sources where salary information is available. In Latvia, the largest salary database is published on the State Revenue Service (VID) website. Additionally, information can be found in job advertisements, and of course, a perennial source of information is the "word of mouth." Often, the data from these sources is very different, which can easily confuse job seekers. Why are there such discrepancies, and how can one evaluate the information available from each source?
Why public sector needs compensation survey?
27.06.2024
We spoke to Mariel Kivi from the Estonian Ministry of Finance about why central compensation surveys are beneficial for the public sector
Employees Spend an Average of 13 Hours a Month Worrying About Money
26.06.2024
In the public sphere and many companies in Latvia, there is a growing focus on employee well-being. However, without a clear understanding of what it truly means, this concept can be misinterpreted. It is important to recognize that an individual's well-being, or how we feel about our life, is composed of several components: career well-being (how much we enjoy our daily work), social well-being (having meaningful relationships with family, colleagues, and friends), financial well-being, physical well-being, and community well-being (how comfortable we feel in our living environment).
What will happen to the office?
18.06.2024
During the summer months, our offices become even emptier than usual. People are enjoying their holidays and work from home or summer cottage. Figure 2023. survey indicates that only 2% of the employers do not offer remote work opportunities to some or all employees.
Employers will face tougher obligation to ensure equal pay: two year to prepare
13.06.2024
Last year, the European Parliament and the European Commission adopted the EU Pay Transparency Directive, originally proposed in 2021. This Directive aims to enhance the legal framework for fair pay and reduce the gender pay gap. However, questions remain about its effectiveness in addressing the complex issues in the labor market.