Amid rising labor and political tensions, 2025 will most likely be a “year of contention,”Open in a new tab with employers tightening budgets and employees advocating for fair pay and better working conditions, according to Payscale’s latest Compensation Best Practices ReportOpen in a new tab. Released in March, the report revealed workplace and compensation trends, analyzing data and insights from nearly 3,600 primarily U.S.-based industry professionals. READ MORE