Book excerpt: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The definitive guide for HR and compensation professionals—revised to help you achieve a sustainable competitive advantage for your company The theme of the sixth edition of the classic compensation guide aligns with business’s number-one goal today: achieving a sustainable competitive advantage. The Compensation Handbook shows you how to deal effectively with five strategic human capital issues: innovation, attracting talent and retention, big data, workforce changes, business advantage through compensation programs.