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Key resources
The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides salary data (down to Metropolitan area) and benefit costs (at industry level) to help you determine the total cost of a compensation package.
- Occupational Employment Statistics (BLS.gov)Search for wage information for different occupations in states, cities or metropolitan areas. .
- Employer costs for employee compensation (BLS.gov)This report shows what percentage of an employee's total compensation package goes to leave, insurance, bonuses, etc.
How-to tutorials
Confused by these BLS tools? We've created these slidedecks to explain how to use them and cite them in APA.
Supplemental resources
These resources can answer additional questions about compensation, job skills required, and human resource management.
- O*NET OnLineThis tool is helpful for seeing how employment rates or hiring differs from state to state.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook This link opens in a new windowCareer information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.
Human Resources in SportsCall Number: GV 713 .T58 2018 in Carrier LibraryISBN: 9781284102659Publication Date: 2017-08-29Practitioner approach to address human resource practices and trends in a fast-paced industry composed of full-time, part-time, seasonal, and volunteer labor.
Human Resources Management in the Hospitality IndustryCall Number: TX 911.3.P4 H39 2015 in Rose LibraryISBN: 9781118988503Hospitality managers now need to be familiar with rising labor costs, increasing competition for quality staff, changing employees' attitudes, evolving guest expectations and a proliferation of new laws that impact human resources policies and activities.
