Month: November 2020

Tips for Developing a Powerful Compensation Philosophy

A compensation philosophy aims to ensure pay is market-competitive and aligned to the business strategy. To support these two factors, there are six components, or goals, of compensation philosophy.

Written by on November 10, 2020

The Key Components of a Performance-Based Pay System

To be effective, every performance-based pay system must encompass a few key elements. These include clear objectives, a thorough performance process, and a tool to support your pay-for-performance initiatives.

Written by on November 9, 2020

The Pillars of an Effective Compensation Management Process

The overarching objective behind your organization’s compensation management process is to pay your employees fairly without exceeding its budget. Yet, beyond this primary goal lie important pillars, each of which must be satisfied to achieve better bottom-line results for your company.

Written by on November 3, 2020

5 Tips for Effective Merit Planning

Merit pay can be an effective tool for improving morale, retaining your top performers, and driving loyalty. Yet, rewarding employees without a plan can have the opposite effect: it may demotivate employees and send your best talent searching for other opportunities.

Written by on November 2, 2020