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Executive pay on Long Island: 4 men at Kimco Realty on top 10 list for 2023

Newsday
Brian Dunn, director of the Institute for Compensation Studies Professional Programs, says “There’s nobody sitting in the room when those decisions are being made that wants the number to be lower.”
Executive pay on Long Island: 4 men at Kimco Realty on top 10 list for 2023

Small business pessimism abounds

Marketplace
Small-business owners are reporting labor shortages and the need for hiring bonuses to fill open positions. According to Linda Barrington executive director at the Institute for Compensation Studies, bonuses are not typically seen in lower-wage jobs, but could be effective.
Small business pessimism abounds