GUEST COMMENT: Why now might be the right time to give raises

In the midst of what promises to be one of the worst pandemics in human history, most businesses are simply struggling to survive. Others are going under. First responders are risking their lives, while other wage-earners — both salaried and hourly — from almost all segments of the economy are risking their livelihood and their careers. No one is thinking about wage increases and salary adjustments, yet I would argue this is the best time to be thinking about compensation adjustments, not only…