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CompensationCurrent trends and methodologies

Seacoast Human Resource Association

011111

Bill Irvine MEd

Irvine Consulting Group LLC

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Todayrsquos agenda

Compensation Trends

Aligning the Business Culture

Organizational PhilosophyCompensation Programs Overview

Developing Pay grades

Guidelines

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Compensation Trends

Recognize the lifestyle and standard ofliving of multigenerational employees in a flexible cost effective and efficient manner

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Compensation

Management1 Systematic application of judgment in the

domain of the concrete and the intangible

2 Process where by organizations arrange andstructure the pay and benefits provided toemployees

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Dual SignificancePrinciple

Every job can be given a trivial description or a nobledescription

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e ang ng ec veOrganization

Itrsquos a new economy Marvin Weisbord Productive Workplaces

Old (Early 20th Century)

Industrial Technical

People seen as spareparts

Narrow task simple skills

Hierarchical andAutocratic

Competitive

Slow to change

New (21st Century)

ServiceKnowledge

People seen asResourcesAssets

Multiple task broad skills

Flat and Participative Self directed work teams

Cooperative andCollaborative

Rapid change

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PeoplePerformanceProductivity

Profit

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Compensation Dimensions

Pay for work and performance

Pay for time not worked

Disability income continuance

Loss of job income continuance (unemployment) Deferred income (retirement)

Family income continuance (life)

Health and accident protection

Henderson R I

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Aligning the business culture

Legal and Regulatory Requirements

Organizational Policies

Economic Factors

Organizational strategic partners

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Culture eats Strategy forBreakfast

Ford Motor Co

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FLSA- 1938

Requires

minimum wage

pay all hrs worked

pay overtime at 15

child laborcompliance

record keeping

Does not require

Vacsickholiday pay

premiums

pay raises

benefits

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Common Wage-Hour Violations

Misclassify employeesas Exempt

Not compensating formeals and breaks

Not paying for time intraining

Not paying forcompensable traveltime

Not properly adminCompensatory time off

Not Compensating forldquounauthorizedrdquo

Overtime

Failing to roll certainbonuses into OT calc

Not paying for all timerecorded

Not maintainingaccurate records

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Equal Pay Act of 1963

Prohibits unequal wages for equal jobs inwhich performance requires equal skilleffort and responsibility and when the jobs

are performed under similar workingconditions

Unless based on seniority system a meritsystem quantity or quality of productionor a differential based on factors otherthan sex

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Lilly Ledbetter Fair pay act of 2009

Allows claims of pay discrimination forpay decisions years earlier

Will require employers to keep detailedrecords on Pay decisions in addition to paylevels

Will encourage employers to conduct a payequity study to defend potential liabilities

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WHY HAVE A FORMAL PROCESS

Document Compliance

Control cost

Support Business strategy Attract and Retain

Equity

MotivateConsistency

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Designing a Program

Lead or lag the industry

Pay for performance

Automatic step increasesCost of livingAcross the board

Ensuring internalexternal equity

Market driven

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Quiz

Just kidding

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Organizational Philosophy

Compensation programs viewed as

cost vs investment

value added to organization aligned with business plan

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Compensation Strategy

Market Position

Job Value

Pay structure Rewards

Administration

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Direct Compensation Programs

Base Pay Programs

Variable Pay Programs

Incentive Programs

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The value of any reward

should exceed the cost

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What do employees want

Appreciation and recognition of good work

Chance for growth

Feeling in on decisions

Good wages

Good working conditions

Help on personal problems

Interesting work

Job Security

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Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

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Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

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Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

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That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

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Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

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Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

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Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

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Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

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7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

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Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

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Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

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Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

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Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

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Action

Translate measures into

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ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

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Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

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Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

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Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

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Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

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Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

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Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

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Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

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Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

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sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

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Todayrsquos agenda

Compensation Trends

Aligning the Business Culture

Organizational PhilosophyCompensation Programs Overview

Developing Pay grades

Guidelines

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4

Compensation Trends

Recognize the lifestyle and standard ofliving of multigenerational employees in a flexible cost effective and efficient manner

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5

Compensation

Management1 Systematic application of judgment in the

domain of the concrete and the intangible

2 Process where by organizations arrange andstructure the pay and benefits provided toemployees

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Dual SignificancePrinciple

Every job can be given a trivial description or a nobledescription

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e ang ng ec veOrganization

Itrsquos a new economy Marvin Weisbord Productive Workplaces

Old (Early 20th Century)

Industrial Technical

People seen as spareparts

Narrow task simple skills

Hierarchical andAutocratic

Competitive

Slow to change

New (21st Century)

ServiceKnowledge

People seen asResourcesAssets

Multiple task broad skills

Flat and Participative Self directed work teams

Cooperative andCollaborative

Rapid change

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PeoplePerformanceProductivity

Profit

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Compensation Dimensions

Pay for work and performance

Pay for time not worked

Disability income continuance

Loss of job income continuance (unemployment) Deferred income (retirement)

Family income continuance (life)

Health and accident protection

Henderson R I

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Aligning the business culture

Legal and Regulatory Requirements

Organizational Policies

Economic Factors

Organizational strategic partners

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Culture eats Strategy forBreakfast

Ford Motor Co

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FLSA- 1938

Requires

minimum wage

pay all hrs worked

pay overtime at 15

child laborcompliance

record keeping

Does not require

Vacsickholiday pay

premiums

pay raises

benefits

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Common Wage-Hour Violations

Misclassify employeesas Exempt

Not compensating formeals and breaks

Not paying for time intraining

Not paying forcompensable traveltime

Not properly adminCompensatory time off

Not Compensating forldquounauthorizedrdquo

Overtime

Failing to roll certainbonuses into OT calc

Not paying for all timerecorded

Not maintainingaccurate records

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Equal Pay Act of 1963

Prohibits unequal wages for equal jobs inwhich performance requires equal skilleffort and responsibility and when the jobs

are performed under similar workingconditions

Unless based on seniority system a meritsystem quantity or quality of productionor a differential based on factors otherthan sex

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Lilly Ledbetter Fair pay act of 2009

Allows claims of pay discrimination forpay decisions years earlier

Will require employers to keep detailedrecords on Pay decisions in addition to paylevels

Will encourage employers to conduct a payequity study to defend potential liabilities

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WHY HAVE A FORMAL PROCESS

Document Compliance

Control cost

Support Business strategy Attract and Retain

Equity

MotivateConsistency

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Designing a Program

Lead or lag the industry

Pay for performance

Automatic step increasesCost of livingAcross the board

Ensuring internalexternal equity

Market driven

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Quiz

Just kidding

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Organizational Philosophy

Compensation programs viewed as

cost vs investment

value added to organization aligned with business plan

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Compensation Strategy

Market Position

Job Value

Pay structure Rewards

Administration

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Direct Compensation Programs

Base Pay Programs

Variable Pay Programs

Incentive Programs

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The value of any reward

should exceed the cost

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What do employees want

Appreciation and recognition of good work

Chance for growth

Feeling in on decisions

Good wages

Good working conditions

Help on personal problems

Interesting work

Job Security

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Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

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Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

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Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

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That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

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Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

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Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

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Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

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Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

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7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

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Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

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Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

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Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

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Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

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Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

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Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

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Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 3: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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4

Compensation Trends

Recognize the lifestyle and standard ofliving of multigenerational employees in a flexible cost effective and efficient manner

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5

Compensation

Management1 Systematic application of judgment in the

domain of the concrete and the intangible

2 Process where by organizations arrange andstructure the pay and benefits provided toemployees

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Dual SignificancePrinciple

Every job can be given a trivial description or a nobledescription

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e ang ng ec veOrganization

Itrsquos a new economy Marvin Weisbord Productive Workplaces

Old (Early 20th Century)

Industrial Technical

People seen as spareparts

Narrow task simple skills

Hierarchical andAutocratic

Competitive

Slow to change

New (21st Century)

ServiceKnowledge

People seen asResourcesAssets

Multiple task broad skills

Flat and Participative Self directed work teams

Cooperative andCollaborative

Rapid change

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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PeoplePerformanceProductivity

Profit

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Compensation Dimensions

Pay for work and performance

Pay for time not worked

Disability income continuance

Loss of job income continuance (unemployment) Deferred income (retirement)

Family income continuance (life)

Health and accident protection

Henderson R I

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Aligning the business culture

Legal and Regulatory Requirements

Organizational Policies

Economic Factors

Organizational strategic partners

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Culture eats Strategy forBreakfast

Ford Motor Co

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FLSA- 1938

Requires

minimum wage

pay all hrs worked

pay overtime at 15

child laborcompliance

record keeping

Does not require

Vacsickholiday pay

premiums

pay raises

benefits

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 14

Common Wage-Hour Violations

Misclassify employeesas Exempt

Not compensating formeals and breaks

Not paying for time intraining

Not paying forcompensable traveltime

Not properly adminCompensatory time off

Not Compensating forldquounauthorizedrdquo

Overtime

Failing to roll certainbonuses into OT calc

Not paying for all timerecorded

Not maintainingaccurate records

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 15

Equal Pay Act of 1963

Prohibits unequal wages for equal jobs inwhich performance requires equal skilleffort and responsibility and when the jobs

are performed under similar workingconditions

Unless based on seniority system a meritsystem quantity or quality of productionor a differential based on factors otherthan sex

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Lilly Ledbetter Fair pay act of 2009

Allows claims of pay discrimination forpay decisions years earlier

Will require employers to keep detailedrecords on Pay decisions in addition to paylevels

Will encourage employers to conduct a payequity study to defend potential liabilities

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WHY HAVE A FORMAL PROCESS

Document Compliance

Control cost

Support Business strategy Attract and Retain

Equity

MotivateConsistency

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Designing a Program

Lead or lag the industry

Pay for performance

Automatic step increasesCost of livingAcross the board

Ensuring internalexternal equity

Market driven

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Quiz

Just kidding

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Organizational Philosophy

Compensation programs viewed as

cost vs investment

value added to organization aligned with business plan

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Compensation Strategy

Market Position

Job Value

Pay structure Rewards

Administration

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Direct Compensation Programs

Base Pay Programs

Variable Pay Programs

Incentive Programs

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The value of any reward

should exceed the cost

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What do employees want

Appreciation and recognition of good work

Chance for growth

Feeling in on decisions

Good wages

Good working conditions

Help on personal problems

Interesting work

Job Security

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2650

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Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

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Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

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Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

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That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

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Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

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Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

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Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

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Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

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7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

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Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

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Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

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Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

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Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

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Action

Translate measures into

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ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

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Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

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Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

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Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

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Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

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Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 4: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 4

4

Compensation Trends

Recognize the lifestyle and standard ofliving of multigenerational employees in a flexible cost effective and efficient manner

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 5

5

Compensation

Management1 Systematic application of judgment in the

domain of the concrete and the intangible

2 Process where by organizations arrange andstructure the pay and benefits provided toemployees

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 6

Dual SignificancePrinciple

Every job can be given a trivial description or a nobledescription

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 77

e ang ng ec veOrganization

Itrsquos a new economy Marvin Weisbord Productive Workplaces

Old (Early 20th Century)

Industrial Technical

People seen as spareparts

Narrow task simple skills

Hierarchical andAutocratic

Competitive

Slow to change

New (21st Century)

ServiceKnowledge

People seen asResourcesAssets

Multiple task broad skills

Flat and Participative Self directed work teams

Cooperative andCollaborative

Rapid change

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 88

PeoplePerformanceProductivity

Profit

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 99

Compensation Dimensions

Pay for work and performance

Pay for time not worked

Disability income continuance

Loss of job income continuance (unemployment) Deferred income (retirement)

Family income continuance (life)

Health and accident protection

Henderson R I

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Aligning the business culture

Legal and Regulatory Requirements

Organizational Policies

Economic Factors

Organizational strategic partners

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 12

Culture eats Strategy forBreakfast

Ford Motor Co

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 13

FLSA- 1938

Requires

minimum wage

pay all hrs worked

pay overtime at 15

child laborcompliance

record keeping

Does not require

Vacsickholiday pay

premiums

pay raises

benefits

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 14

Common Wage-Hour Violations

Misclassify employeesas Exempt

Not compensating formeals and breaks

Not paying for time intraining

Not paying forcompensable traveltime

Not properly adminCompensatory time off

Not Compensating forldquounauthorizedrdquo

Overtime

Failing to roll certainbonuses into OT calc

Not paying for all timerecorded

Not maintainingaccurate records

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 15

Equal Pay Act of 1963

Prohibits unequal wages for equal jobs inwhich performance requires equal skilleffort and responsibility and when the jobs

are performed under similar workingconditions

Unless based on seniority system a meritsystem quantity or quality of productionor a differential based on factors otherthan sex

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 16

Lilly Ledbetter Fair pay act of 2009

Allows claims of pay discrimination forpay decisions years earlier

Will require employers to keep detailedrecords on Pay decisions in addition to paylevels

Will encourage employers to conduct a payequity study to defend potential liabilities

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 17

WHY HAVE A FORMAL PROCESS

Document Compliance

Control cost

Support Business strategy Attract and Retain

Equity

MotivateConsistency

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 18

Designing a Program

Lead or lag the industry

Pay for performance

Automatic step increasesCost of livingAcross the board

Ensuring internalexternal equity

Market driven

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 19

Quiz

Just kidding

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Organizational Philosophy

Compensation programs viewed as

cost vs investment

value added to organization aligned with business plan

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 22

Compensation Strategy

Market Position

Job Value

Pay structure Rewards

Administration

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 23

Direct Compensation Programs

Base Pay Programs

Variable Pay Programs

Incentive Programs

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 24

The value of any reward

should exceed the cost

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 25

What do employees want

Appreciation and recognition of good work

Chance for growth

Feeling in on decisions

Good wages

Good working conditions

Help on personal problems

Interesting work

Job Security

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 26

Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 27

Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 28

Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 29

That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 30

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Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 32

Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 33

Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 34

Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 35

7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 36

Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

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5

Compensation

Management1 Systematic application of judgment in the

domain of the concrete and the intangible

2 Process where by organizations arrange andstructure the pay and benefits provided toemployees

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Dual SignificancePrinciple

Every job can be given a trivial description or a nobledescription

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e ang ng ec veOrganization

Itrsquos a new economy Marvin Weisbord Productive Workplaces

Old (Early 20th Century)

Industrial Technical

People seen as spareparts

Narrow task simple skills

Hierarchical andAutocratic

Competitive

Slow to change

New (21st Century)

ServiceKnowledge

People seen asResourcesAssets

Multiple task broad skills

Flat and Participative Self directed work teams

Cooperative andCollaborative

Rapid change

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PeoplePerformanceProductivity

Profit

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Compensation Dimensions

Pay for work and performance

Pay for time not worked

Disability income continuance

Loss of job income continuance (unemployment) Deferred income (retirement)

Family income continuance (life)

Health and accident protection

Henderson R I

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Aligning the business culture

Legal and Regulatory Requirements

Organizational Policies

Economic Factors

Organizational strategic partners

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Culture eats Strategy forBreakfast

Ford Motor Co

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FLSA- 1938

Requires

minimum wage

pay all hrs worked

pay overtime at 15

child laborcompliance

record keeping

Does not require

Vacsickholiday pay

premiums

pay raises

benefits

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Common Wage-Hour Violations

Misclassify employeesas Exempt

Not compensating formeals and breaks

Not paying for time intraining

Not paying forcompensable traveltime

Not properly adminCompensatory time off

Not Compensating forldquounauthorizedrdquo

Overtime

Failing to roll certainbonuses into OT calc

Not paying for all timerecorded

Not maintainingaccurate records

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Equal Pay Act of 1963

Prohibits unequal wages for equal jobs inwhich performance requires equal skilleffort and responsibility and when the jobs

are performed under similar workingconditions

Unless based on seniority system a meritsystem quantity or quality of productionor a differential based on factors otherthan sex

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Lilly Ledbetter Fair pay act of 2009

Allows claims of pay discrimination forpay decisions years earlier

Will require employers to keep detailedrecords on Pay decisions in addition to paylevels

Will encourage employers to conduct a payequity study to defend potential liabilities

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WHY HAVE A FORMAL PROCESS

Document Compliance

Control cost

Support Business strategy Attract and Retain

Equity

MotivateConsistency

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Designing a Program

Lead or lag the industry

Pay for performance

Automatic step increasesCost of livingAcross the board

Ensuring internalexternal equity

Market driven

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Quiz

Just kidding

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Organizational Philosophy

Compensation programs viewed as

cost vs investment

value added to organization aligned with business plan

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Compensation Strategy

Market Position

Job Value

Pay structure Rewards

Administration

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Direct Compensation Programs

Base Pay Programs

Variable Pay Programs

Incentive Programs

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The value of any reward

should exceed the cost

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What do employees want

Appreciation and recognition of good work

Chance for growth

Feeling in on decisions

Good wages

Good working conditions

Help on personal problems

Interesting work

Job Security

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Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

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Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

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Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

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That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

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Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

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Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

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Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

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Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

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7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

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Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

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Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

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Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

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Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

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Action

Translate measures into

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ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

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Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

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Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

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Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

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Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

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Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

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Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

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Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

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Dual SignificancePrinciple

Every job can be given a trivial description or a nobledescription

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 77

e ang ng ec veOrganization

Itrsquos a new economy Marvin Weisbord Productive Workplaces

Old (Early 20th Century)

Industrial Technical

People seen as spareparts

Narrow task simple skills

Hierarchical andAutocratic

Competitive

Slow to change

New (21st Century)

ServiceKnowledge

People seen asResourcesAssets

Multiple task broad skills

Flat and Participative Self directed work teams

Cooperative andCollaborative

Rapid change

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 850

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PeoplePerformanceProductivity

Profit

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 99

Compensation Dimensions

Pay for work and performance

Pay for time not worked

Disability income continuance

Loss of job income continuance (unemployment) Deferred income (retirement)

Family income continuance (life)

Health and accident protection

Henderson R I

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Aligning the business culture

Legal and Regulatory Requirements

Organizational Policies

Economic Factors

Organizational strategic partners

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Culture eats Strategy forBreakfast

Ford Motor Co

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 13

FLSA- 1938

Requires

minimum wage

pay all hrs worked

pay overtime at 15

child laborcompliance

record keeping

Does not require

Vacsickholiday pay

premiums

pay raises

benefits

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 14

Common Wage-Hour Violations

Misclassify employeesas Exempt

Not compensating formeals and breaks

Not paying for time intraining

Not paying forcompensable traveltime

Not properly adminCompensatory time off

Not Compensating forldquounauthorizedrdquo

Overtime

Failing to roll certainbonuses into OT calc

Not paying for all timerecorded

Not maintainingaccurate records

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 15

Equal Pay Act of 1963

Prohibits unequal wages for equal jobs inwhich performance requires equal skilleffort and responsibility and when the jobs

are performed under similar workingconditions

Unless based on seniority system a meritsystem quantity or quality of productionor a differential based on factors otherthan sex

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 16

Lilly Ledbetter Fair pay act of 2009

Allows claims of pay discrimination forpay decisions years earlier

Will require employers to keep detailedrecords on Pay decisions in addition to paylevels

Will encourage employers to conduct a payequity study to defend potential liabilities

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 17

WHY HAVE A FORMAL PROCESS

Document Compliance

Control cost

Support Business strategy Attract and Retain

Equity

MotivateConsistency

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 18

Designing a Program

Lead or lag the industry

Pay for performance

Automatic step increasesCost of livingAcross the board

Ensuring internalexternal equity

Market driven

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 19

Quiz

Just kidding

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Organizational Philosophy

Compensation programs viewed as

cost vs investment

value added to organization aligned with business plan

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 22

Compensation Strategy

Market Position

Job Value

Pay structure Rewards

Administration

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 23

Direct Compensation Programs

Base Pay Programs

Variable Pay Programs

Incentive Programs

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 24

The value of any reward

should exceed the cost

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 25

What do employees want

Appreciation and recognition of good work

Chance for growth

Feeling in on decisions

Good wages

Good working conditions

Help on personal problems

Interesting work

Job Security

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 26

Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 27

Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 28

Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 29

That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 30

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Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 32

Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 33

Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 34

Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 35

7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 36

Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 7: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 77

e ang ng ec veOrganization

Itrsquos a new economy Marvin Weisbord Productive Workplaces

Old (Early 20th Century)

Industrial Technical

People seen as spareparts

Narrow task simple skills

Hierarchical andAutocratic

Competitive

Slow to change

New (21st Century)

ServiceKnowledge

People seen asResourcesAssets

Multiple task broad skills

Flat and Participative Self directed work teams

Cooperative andCollaborative

Rapid change

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 88

PeoplePerformanceProductivity

Profit

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 99

Compensation Dimensions

Pay for work and performance

Pay for time not worked

Disability income continuance

Loss of job income continuance (unemployment) Deferred income (retirement)

Family income continuance (life)

Health and accident protection

Henderson R I

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Aligning the business culture

Legal and Regulatory Requirements

Organizational Policies

Economic Factors

Organizational strategic partners

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Culture eats Strategy forBreakfast

Ford Motor Co

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FLSA- 1938

Requires

minimum wage

pay all hrs worked

pay overtime at 15

child laborcompliance

record keeping

Does not require

Vacsickholiday pay

premiums

pay raises

benefits

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Common Wage-Hour Violations

Misclassify employeesas Exempt

Not compensating formeals and breaks

Not paying for time intraining

Not paying forcompensable traveltime

Not properly adminCompensatory time off

Not Compensating forldquounauthorizedrdquo

Overtime

Failing to roll certainbonuses into OT calc

Not paying for all timerecorded

Not maintainingaccurate records

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Equal Pay Act of 1963

Prohibits unequal wages for equal jobs inwhich performance requires equal skilleffort and responsibility and when the jobs

are performed under similar workingconditions

Unless based on seniority system a meritsystem quantity or quality of productionor a differential based on factors otherthan sex

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Lilly Ledbetter Fair pay act of 2009

Allows claims of pay discrimination forpay decisions years earlier

Will require employers to keep detailedrecords on Pay decisions in addition to paylevels

Will encourage employers to conduct a payequity study to defend potential liabilities

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WHY HAVE A FORMAL PROCESS

Document Compliance

Control cost

Support Business strategy Attract and Retain

Equity

MotivateConsistency

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Designing a Program

Lead or lag the industry

Pay for performance

Automatic step increasesCost of livingAcross the board

Ensuring internalexternal equity

Market driven

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Quiz

Just kidding

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Organizational Philosophy

Compensation programs viewed as

cost vs investment

value added to organization aligned with business plan

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Compensation Strategy

Market Position

Job Value

Pay structure Rewards

Administration

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Direct Compensation Programs

Base Pay Programs

Variable Pay Programs

Incentive Programs

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The value of any reward

should exceed the cost

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What do employees want

Appreciation and recognition of good work

Chance for growth

Feeling in on decisions

Good wages

Good working conditions

Help on personal problems

Interesting work

Job Security

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Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

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Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

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Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

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That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

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Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

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Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

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Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

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Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

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7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

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Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

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Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

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Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

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Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

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Action

Translate measures into

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ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

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Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

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Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

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Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

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Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

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Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

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Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

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Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

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Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

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PeoplePerformanceProductivity

Profit

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Compensation Dimensions

Pay for work and performance

Pay for time not worked

Disability income continuance

Loss of job income continuance (unemployment) Deferred income (retirement)

Family income continuance (life)

Health and accident protection

Henderson R I

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Aligning the business culture

Legal and Regulatory Requirements

Organizational Policies

Economic Factors

Organizational strategic partners

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Culture eats Strategy forBreakfast

Ford Motor Co

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 13

FLSA- 1938

Requires

minimum wage

pay all hrs worked

pay overtime at 15

child laborcompliance

record keeping

Does not require

Vacsickholiday pay

premiums

pay raises

benefits

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 14

Common Wage-Hour Violations

Misclassify employeesas Exempt

Not compensating formeals and breaks

Not paying for time intraining

Not paying forcompensable traveltime

Not properly adminCompensatory time off

Not Compensating forldquounauthorizedrdquo

Overtime

Failing to roll certainbonuses into OT calc

Not paying for all timerecorded

Not maintainingaccurate records

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 15

Equal Pay Act of 1963

Prohibits unequal wages for equal jobs inwhich performance requires equal skilleffort and responsibility and when the jobs

are performed under similar workingconditions

Unless based on seniority system a meritsystem quantity or quality of productionor a differential based on factors otherthan sex

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 16

Lilly Ledbetter Fair pay act of 2009

Allows claims of pay discrimination forpay decisions years earlier

Will require employers to keep detailedrecords on Pay decisions in addition to paylevels

Will encourage employers to conduct a payequity study to defend potential liabilities

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1750

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WHY HAVE A FORMAL PROCESS

Document Compliance

Control cost

Support Business strategy Attract and Retain

Equity

MotivateConsistency

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 18

Designing a Program

Lead or lag the industry

Pay for performance

Automatic step increasesCost of livingAcross the board

Ensuring internalexternal equity

Market driven

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 19

Quiz

Just kidding

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Organizational Philosophy

Compensation programs viewed as

cost vs investment

value added to organization aligned with business plan

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 22

Compensation Strategy

Market Position

Job Value

Pay structure Rewards

Administration

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 23

Direct Compensation Programs

Base Pay Programs

Variable Pay Programs

Incentive Programs

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 24

The value of any reward

should exceed the cost

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 25

What do employees want

Appreciation and recognition of good work

Chance for growth

Feeling in on decisions

Good wages

Good working conditions

Help on personal problems

Interesting work

Job Security

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 26

Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 27

Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 28

Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 29

That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 31

Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 32

Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 33

Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

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Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 35

7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 36

Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 9: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 99

Compensation Dimensions

Pay for work and performance

Pay for time not worked

Disability income continuance

Loss of job income continuance (unemployment) Deferred income (retirement)

Family income continuance (life)

Health and accident protection

Henderson R I

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1050

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Aligning the business culture

Legal and Regulatory Requirements

Organizational Policies

Economic Factors

Organizational strategic partners

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 12

Culture eats Strategy forBreakfast

Ford Motor Co

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 13

FLSA- 1938

Requires

minimum wage

pay all hrs worked

pay overtime at 15

child laborcompliance

record keeping

Does not require

Vacsickholiday pay

premiums

pay raises

benefits

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 14

Common Wage-Hour Violations

Misclassify employeesas Exempt

Not compensating formeals and breaks

Not paying for time intraining

Not paying forcompensable traveltime

Not properly adminCompensatory time off

Not Compensating forldquounauthorizedrdquo

Overtime

Failing to roll certainbonuses into OT calc

Not paying for all timerecorded

Not maintainingaccurate records

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 15

Equal Pay Act of 1963

Prohibits unequal wages for equal jobs inwhich performance requires equal skilleffort and responsibility and when the jobs

are performed under similar workingconditions

Unless based on seniority system a meritsystem quantity or quality of productionor a differential based on factors otherthan sex

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 16

Lilly Ledbetter Fair pay act of 2009

Allows claims of pay discrimination forpay decisions years earlier

Will require employers to keep detailedrecords on Pay decisions in addition to paylevels

Will encourage employers to conduct a payequity study to defend potential liabilities

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 17

WHY HAVE A FORMAL PROCESS

Document Compliance

Control cost

Support Business strategy Attract and Retain

Equity

MotivateConsistency

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 18

Designing a Program

Lead or lag the industry

Pay for performance

Automatic step increasesCost of livingAcross the board

Ensuring internalexternal equity

Market driven

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 19

Quiz

Just kidding

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 20

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 21

Organizational Philosophy

Compensation programs viewed as

cost vs investment

value added to organization aligned with business plan

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Compensation Strategy

Market Position

Job Value

Pay structure Rewards

Administration

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Direct Compensation Programs

Base Pay Programs

Variable Pay Programs

Incentive Programs

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The value of any reward

should exceed the cost

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What do employees want

Appreciation and recognition of good work

Chance for growth

Feeling in on decisions

Good wages

Good working conditions

Help on personal problems

Interesting work

Job Security

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Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

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Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

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Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

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That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

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Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

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Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

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Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

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Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

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7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

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Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

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Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

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Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

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Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

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Action

Translate measures into

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ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

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Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

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Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

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Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

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Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

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Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

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Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

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Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

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Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 10: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Aligning the business culture

Legal and Regulatory Requirements

Organizational Policies

Economic Factors

Organizational strategic partners

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Culture eats Strategy forBreakfast

Ford Motor Co

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FLSA- 1938

Requires

minimum wage

pay all hrs worked

pay overtime at 15

child laborcompliance

record keeping

Does not require

Vacsickholiday pay

premiums

pay raises

benefits

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 14

Common Wage-Hour Violations

Misclassify employeesas Exempt

Not compensating formeals and breaks

Not paying for time intraining

Not paying forcompensable traveltime

Not properly adminCompensatory time off

Not Compensating forldquounauthorizedrdquo

Overtime

Failing to roll certainbonuses into OT calc

Not paying for all timerecorded

Not maintainingaccurate records

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 15

Equal Pay Act of 1963

Prohibits unequal wages for equal jobs inwhich performance requires equal skilleffort and responsibility and when the jobs

are performed under similar workingconditions

Unless based on seniority system a meritsystem quantity or quality of productionor a differential based on factors otherthan sex

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Lilly Ledbetter Fair pay act of 2009

Allows claims of pay discrimination forpay decisions years earlier

Will require employers to keep detailedrecords on Pay decisions in addition to paylevels

Will encourage employers to conduct a payequity study to defend potential liabilities

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1750

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WHY HAVE A FORMAL PROCESS

Document Compliance

Control cost

Support Business strategy Attract and Retain

Equity

MotivateConsistency

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Designing a Program

Lead or lag the industry

Pay for performance

Automatic step increasesCost of livingAcross the board

Ensuring internalexternal equity

Market driven

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Quiz

Just kidding

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Organizational Philosophy

Compensation programs viewed as

cost vs investment

value added to organization aligned with business plan

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 22

Compensation Strategy

Market Position

Job Value

Pay structure Rewards

Administration

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 23

Direct Compensation Programs

Base Pay Programs

Variable Pay Programs

Incentive Programs

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 24

The value of any reward

should exceed the cost

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 25

What do employees want

Appreciation and recognition of good work

Chance for growth

Feeling in on decisions

Good wages

Good working conditions

Help on personal problems

Interesting work

Job Security

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 26

Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 27

Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 28

Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 29

That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

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Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 32

Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 33

Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 34

Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 35

7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 36

Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 11: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 11

Aligning the business culture

Legal and Regulatory Requirements

Organizational Policies

Economic Factors

Organizational strategic partners

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 12

Culture eats Strategy forBreakfast

Ford Motor Co

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 13

FLSA- 1938

Requires

minimum wage

pay all hrs worked

pay overtime at 15

child laborcompliance

record keeping

Does not require

Vacsickholiday pay

premiums

pay raises

benefits

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 14

Common Wage-Hour Violations

Misclassify employeesas Exempt

Not compensating formeals and breaks

Not paying for time intraining

Not paying forcompensable traveltime

Not properly adminCompensatory time off

Not Compensating forldquounauthorizedrdquo

Overtime

Failing to roll certainbonuses into OT calc

Not paying for all timerecorded

Not maintainingaccurate records

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 15

Equal Pay Act of 1963

Prohibits unequal wages for equal jobs inwhich performance requires equal skilleffort and responsibility and when the jobs

are performed under similar workingconditions

Unless based on seniority system a meritsystem quantity or quality of productionor a differential based on factors otherthan sex

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 16

Lilly Ledbetter Fair pay act of 2009

Allows claims of pay discrimination forpay decisions years earlier

Will require employers to keep detailedrecords on Pay decisions in addition to paylevels

Will encourage employers to conduct a payequity study to defend potential liabilities

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 17

WHY HAVE A FORMAL PROCESS

Document Compliance

Control cost

Support Business strategy Attract and Retain

Equity

MotivateConsistency

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 18

Designing a Program

Lead or lag the industry

Pay for performance

Automatic step increasesCost of livingAcross the board

Ensuring internalexternal equity

Market driven

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 19

Quiz

Just kidding

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 20

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 21

Organizational Philosophy

Compensation programs viewed as

cost vs investment

value added to organization aligned with business plan

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 22

Compensation Strategy

Market Position

Job Value

Pay structure Rewards

Administration

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 23

Direct Compensation Programs

Base Pay Programs

Variable Pay Programs

Incentive Programs

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 24

The value of any reward

should exceed the cost

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 25

What do employees want

Appreciation and recognition of good work

Chance for growth

Feeling in on decisions

Good wages

Good working conditions

Help on personal problems

Interesting work

Job Security

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 26

Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 27

Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 28

Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 29

That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 30

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 31

Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 32

Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 33

Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 34

Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 35

7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 36

Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

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Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

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Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

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Action

Translate measures into

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ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

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Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

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Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

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Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

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Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

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Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

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Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

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Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

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Culture eats Strategy forBreakfast

Ford Motor Co

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FLSA- 1938

Requires

minimum wage

pay all hrs worked

pay overtime at 15

child laborcompliance

record keeping

Does not require

Vacsickholiday pay

premiums

pay raises

benefits

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 14

Common Wage-Hour Violations

Misclassify employeesas Exempt

Not compensating formeals and breaks

Not paying for time intraining

Not paying forcompensable traveltime

Not properly adminCompensatory time off

Not Compensating forldquounauthorizedrdquo

Overtime

Failing to roll certainbonuses into OT calc

Not paying for all timerecorded

Not maintainingaccurate records

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 15

Equal Pay Act of 1963

Prohibits unequal wages for equal jobs inwhich performance requires equal skilleffort and responsibility and when the jobs

are performed under similar workingconditions

Unless based on seniority system a meritsystem quantity or quality of productionor a differential based on factors otherthan sex

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Lilly Ledbetter Fair pay act of 2009

Allows claims of pay discrimination forpay decisions years earlier

Will require employers to keep detailedrecords on Pay decisions in addition to paylevels

Will encourage employers to conduct a payequity study to defend potential liabilities

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WHY HAVE A FORMAL PROCESS

Document Compliance

Control cost

Support Business strategy Attract and Retain

Equity

MotivateConsistency

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Designing a Program

Lead or lag the industry

Pay for performance

Automatic step increasesCost of livingAcross the board

Ensuring internalexternal equity

Market driven

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Quiz

Just kidding

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Organizational Philosophy

Compensation programs viewed as

cost vs investment

value added to organization aligned with business plan

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Compensation Strategy

Market Position

Job Value

Pay structure Rewards

Administration

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Direct Compensation Programs

Base Pay Programs

Variable Pay Programs

Incentive Programs

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The value of any reward

should exceed the cost

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What do employees want

Appreciation and recognition of good work

Chance for growth

Feeling in on decisions

Good wages

Good working conditions

Help on personal problems

Interesting work

Job Security

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 26

Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

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Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

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Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

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That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

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Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

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Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

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Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

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Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

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7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

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Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

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Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 13: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 13

FLSA- 1938

Requires

minimum wage

pay all hrs worked

pay overtime at 15

child laborcompliance

record keeping

Does not require

Vacsickholiday pay

premiums

pay raises

benefits

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 14

Common Wage-Hour Violations

Misclassify employeesas Exempt

Not compensating formeals and breaks

Not paying for time intraining

Not paying forcompensable traveltime

Not properly adminCompensatory time off

Not Compensating forldquounauthorizedrdquo

Overtime

Failing to roll certainbonuses into OT calc

Not paying for all timerecorded

Not maintainingaccurate records

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 15

Equal Pay Act of 1963

Prohibits unequal wages for equal jobs inwhich performance requires equal skilleffort and responsibility and when the jobs

are performed under similar workingconditions

Unless based on seniority system a meritsystem quantity or quality of productionor a differential based on factors otherthan sex

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 16

Lilly Ledbetter Fair pay act of 2009

Allows claims of pay discrimination forpay decisions years earlier

Will require employers to keep detailedrecords on Pay decisions in addition to paylevels

Will encourage employers to conduct a payequity study to defend potential liabilities

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 17

WHY HAVE A FORMAL PROCESS

Document Compliance

Control cost

Support Business strategy Attract and Retain

Equity

MotivateConsistency

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 18

Designing a Program

Lead or lag the industry

Pay for performance

Automatic step increasesCost of livingAcross the board

Ensuring internalexternal equity

Market driven

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 19

Quiz

Just kidding

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 20

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 21

Organizational Philosophy

Compensation programs viewed as

cost vs investment

value added to organization aligned with business plan

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 22

Compensation Strategy

Market Position

Job Value

Pay structure Rewards

Administration

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 23

Direct Compensation Programs

Base Pay Programs

Variable Pay Programs

Incentive Programs

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 24

The value of any reward

should exceed the cost

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 25

What do employees want

Appreciation and recognition of good work

Chance for growth

Feeling in on decisions

Good wages

Good working conditions

Help on personal problems

Interesting work

Job Security

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 26

Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 27

Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 28

Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 29

That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 30

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 31

Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 32

Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 33

Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 34

Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 35

7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 36

Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 14: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 14

Common Wage-Hour Violations

Misclassify employeesas Exempt

Not compensating formeals and breaks

Not paying for time intraining

Not paying forcompensable traveltime

Not properly adminCompensatory time off

Not Compensating forldquounauthorizedrdquo

Overtime

Failing to roll certainbonuses into OT calc

Not paying for all timerecorded

Not maintainingaccurate records

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 15

Equal Pay Act of 1963

Prohibits unequal wages for equal jobs inwhich performance requires equal skilleffort and responsibility and when the jobs

are performed under similar workingconditions

Unless based on seniority system a meritsystem quantity or quality of productionor a differential based on factors otherthan sex

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 16

Lilly Ledbetter Fair pay act of 2009

Allows claims of pay discrimination forpay decisions years earlier

Will require employers to keep detailedrecords on Pay decisions in addition to paylevels

Will encourage employers to conduct a payequity study to defend potential liabilities

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 17

WHY HAVE A FORMAL PROCESS

Document Compliance

Control cost

Support Business strategy Attract and Retain

Equity

MotivateConsistency

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 18

Designing a Program

Lead or lag the industry

Pay for performance

Automatic step increasesCost of livingAcross the board

Ensuring internalexternal equity

Market driven

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Quiz

Just kidding

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Organizational Philosophy

Compensation programs viewed as

cost vs investment

value added to organization aligned with business plan

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Compensation Strategy

Market Position

Job Value

Pay structure Rewards

Administration

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Direct Compensation Programs

Base Pay Programs

Variable Pay Programs

Incentive Programs

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The value of any reward

should exceed the cost

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What do employees want

Appreciation and recognition of good work

Chance for growth

Feeling in on decisions

Good wages

Good working conditions

Help on personal problems

Interesting work

Job Security

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 26

Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 28

Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

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That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

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Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

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Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

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Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

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Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

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7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

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Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

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Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

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Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

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Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

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Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

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Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

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sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

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Equal Pay Act of 1963

Prohibits unequal wages for equal jobs inwhich performance requires equal skilleffort and responsibility and when the jobs

are performed under similar workingconditions

Unless based on seniority system a meritsystem quantity or quality of productionor a differential based on factors otherthan sex

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Lilly Ledbetter Fair pay act of 2009

Allows claims of pay discrimination forpay decisions years earlier

Will require employers to keep detailedrecords on Pay decisions in addition to paylevels

Will encourage employers to conduct a payequity study to defend potential liabilities

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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WHY HAVE A FORMAL PROCESS

Document Compliance

Control cost

Support Business strategy Attract and Retain

Equity

MotivateConsistency

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 18

Designing a Program

Lead or lag the industry

Pay for performance

Automatic step increasesCost of livingAcross the board

Ensuring internalexternal equity

Market driven

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 19

Quiz

Just kidding

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Organizational Philosophy

Compensation programs viewed as

cost vs investment

value added to organization aligned with business plan

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 22

Compensation Strategy

Market Position

Job Value

Pay structure Rewards

Administration

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 23

Direct Compensation Programs

Base Pay Programs

Variable Pay Programs

Incentive Programs

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 24

The value of any reward

should exceed the cost

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 25

What do employees want

Appreciation and recognition of good work

Chance for growth

Feeling in on decisions

Good wages

Good working conditions

Help on personal problems

Interesting work

Job Security

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 26

Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 27

Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 28

Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 29

That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 30

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 31

Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 32

Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 33

Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 34

Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 35

7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 36

Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 16: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 16

Lilly Ledbetter Fair pay act of 2009

Allows claims of pay discrimination forpay decisions years earlier

Will require employers to keep detailedrecords on Pay decisions in addition to paylevels

Will encourage employers to conduct a payequity study to defend potential liabilities

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 17

WHY HAVE A FORMAL PROCESS

Document Compliance

Control cost

Support Business strategy Attract and Retain

Equity

MotivateConsistency

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 18

Designing a Program

Lead or lag the industry

Pay for performance

Automatic step increasesCost of livingAcross the board

Ensuring internalexternal equity

Market driven

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 1950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 19

Quiz

Just kidding

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 20

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 21

Organizational Philosophy

Compensation programs viewed as

cost vs investment

value added to organization aligned with business plan

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 22

Compensation Strategy

Market Position

Job Value

Pay structure Rewards

Administration

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 23

Direct Compensation Programs

Base Pay Programs

Variable Pay Programs

Incentive Programs

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 24

The value of any reward

should exceed the cost

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 25

What do employees want

Appreciation and recognition of good work

Chance for growth

Feeling in on decisions

Good wages

Good working conditions

Help on personal problems

Interesting work

Job Security

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 26

Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 27

Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 28

Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 29

That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 30

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 31

Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 32

Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 33

Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 34

Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 35

7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 36

Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

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Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

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Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

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sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

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WHY HAVE A FORMAL PROCESS

Document Compliance

Control cost

Support Business strategy Attract and Retain

Equity

MotivateConsistency

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Designing a Program

Lead or lag the industry

Pay for performance

Automatic step increasesCost of livingAcross the board

Ensuring internalexternal equity

Market driven

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Quiz

Just kidding

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Organizational Philosophy

Compensation programs viewed as

cost vs investment

value added to organization aligned with business plan

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Compensation Strategy

Market Position

Job Value

Pay structure Rewards

Administration

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Direct Compensation Programs

Base Pay Programs

Variable Pay Programs

Incentive Programs

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The value of any reward

should exceed the cost

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What do employees want

Appreciation and recognition of good work

Chance for growth

Feeling in on decisions

Good wages

Good working conditions

Help on personal problems

Interesting work

Job Security

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 26

Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

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Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

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Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

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That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

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Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

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Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

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Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

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Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

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7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

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Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

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Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

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Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

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Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

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Action

Translate measures into

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ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

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Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

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Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

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Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

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Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

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Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

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Designing a Program

Lead or lag the industry

Pay for performance

Automatic step increasesCost of livingAcross the board

Ensuring internalexternal equity

Market driven

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 19

Quiz

Just kidding

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Organizational Philosophy

Compensation programs viewed as

cost vs investment

value added to organization aligned with business plan

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Compensation Strategy

Market Position

Job Value

Pay structure Rewards

Administration

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 23

Direct Compensation Programs

Base Pay Programs

Variable Pay Programs

Incentive Programs

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 24

The value of any reward

should exceed the cost

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 25

What do employees want

Appreciation and recognition of good work

Chance for growth

Feeling in on decisions

Good wages

Good working conditions

Help on personal problems

Interesting work

Job Security

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 26

Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 27

Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 28

Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

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That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

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Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 32

Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 33

Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 34

Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 35

7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 36

Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 19

Quiz

Just kidding

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 21

Organizational Philosophy

Compensation programs viewed as

cost vs investment

value added to organization aligned with business plan

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 22

Compensation Strategy

Market Position

Job Value

Pay structure Rewards

Administration

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 23

Direct Compensation Programs

Base Pay Programs

Variable Pay Programs

Incentive Programs

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 24

The value of any reward

should exceed the cost

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 25

What do employees want

Appreciation and recognition of good work

Chance for growth

Feeling in on decisions

Good wages

Good working conditions

Help on personal problems

Interesting work

Job Security

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 26

Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 27

Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 28

Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 29

That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 30

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 31

Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 32

Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 33

Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 34

Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 35

7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 36

Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

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Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

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Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

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sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

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Organizational Philosophy

Compensation programs viewed as

cost vs investment

value added to organization aligned with business plan

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 22

Compensation Strategy

Market Position

Job Value

Pay structure Rewards

Administration

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 23

Direct Compensation Programs

Base Pay Programs

Variable Pay Programs

Incentive Programs

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 24

The value of any reward

should exceed the cost

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What do employees want

Appreciation and recognition of good work

Chance for growth

Feeling in on decisions

Good wages

Good working conditions

Help on personal problems

Interesting work

Job Security

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 26

Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 27

Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 28

Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

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That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

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Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 32

Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 33

Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

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Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

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7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

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Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

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Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

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Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

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ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

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Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 21

Organizational Philosophy

Compensation programs viewed as

cost vs investment

value added to organization aligned with business plan

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 22

Compensation Strategy

Market Position

Job Value

Pay structure Rewards

Administration

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 23

Direct Compensation Programs

Base Pay Programs

Variable Pay Programs

Incentive Programs

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 24

The value of any reward

should exceed the cost

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 25

What do employees want

Appreciation and recognition of good work

Chance for growth

Feeling in on decisions

Good wages

Good working conditions

Help on personal problems

Interesting work

Job Security

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 26

Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 27

Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 28

Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 29

That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

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Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 32

Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 33

Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 34

Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 35

7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 36

Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 22: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 22

Compensation Strategy

Market Position

Job Value

Pay structure Rewards

Administration

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 23

Direct Compensation Programs

Base Pay Programs

Variable Pay Programs

Incentive Programs

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 24

The value of any reward

should exceed the cost

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 25

What do employees want

Appreciation and recognition of good work

Chance for growth

Feeling in on decisions

Good wages

Good working conditions

Help on personal problems

Interesting work

Job Security

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 26

Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 27

Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 28

Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 29

That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 30

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 31

Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 32

Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 33

Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 34

Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 35

7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 36

Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 23: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 23

Direct Compensation Programs

Base Pay Programs

Variable Pay Programs

Incentive Programs

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 24

The value of any reward

should exceed the cost

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 25

What do employees want

Appreciation and recognition of good work

Chance for growth

Feeling in on decisions

Good wages

Good working conditions

Help on personal problems

Interesting work

Job Security

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 26

Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

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Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

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That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

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Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

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Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

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Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

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Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

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7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

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Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

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Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

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Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

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Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

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sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

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The value of any reward

should exceed the cost

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What do employees want

Appreciation and recognition of good work

Chance for growth

Feeling in on decisions

Good wages

Good working conditions

Help on personal problems

Interesting work

Job Security

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 26

Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 27

Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 28

Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 29

That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

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Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 32

Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 33

Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 34

Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 35

7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 36

Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 25: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 25

What do employees want

Appreciation and recognition of good work

Chance for growth

Feeling in on decisions

Good wages

Good working conditions

Help on personal problems

Interesting work

Job Security

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 26

Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 27

Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 28

Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 29

That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 30

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 31

Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 32

Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 33

Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 34

Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 35

7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 36

Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 26: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 26

Recognition

Is in addition to extrinsic compensationsystems

Intrinsic rewards

Can be as simple as a spontaneous comment

Can be formalized in a program

Recognition is the most powerfulworkplace motivator

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 27

Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 28

Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 2950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 29

That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 30

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 31

Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 32

Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 33

Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 34

Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 35

7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 36

Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

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Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

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Compensation Programs Overview

Alignment and Consistency are essential

Job Analysis

Position descriptions Job Evaluation

Pay grades

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Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

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That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

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Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

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Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

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Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

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Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

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7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 28

Job Analysis

Conduct a study on tasks dutiesresponsibilities and OrganizationalRelationships of position

Define what are the essential functions of the job

Identify what minimum skillseducation

are needed for applicant to beconsidered for the job

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 29

That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 30

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Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 32

Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 33

Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 34

Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 35

7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 36

Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 29: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 29

That which is Fairmay not necessarily be

Equal

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 30

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 31

Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 32

Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 33

Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 34

Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 35

7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 36

Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 30: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 30

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 31

Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 32

Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 33

Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 34

Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 35

7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 36

Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

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sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

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Developing Pay Grades

A convenient grouping of a wide variety of jobs or classes similar in work

Provide a connecting link betweendescription and evaluation

Can be a single rate or a range

Creates a minimum and maximum valuefor the job = Range Spread

Henderson RI

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Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

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Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

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Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

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7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 32

Designing a Base Pay structure

Strategy - Develop a clear link between

Work required

Performance demonstrated

Pay provided

Internal and external data

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 33

Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 34

Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 35

7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 36

Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 33: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 33

Pay structure

One or more grade structures

Overlapping grades

Establish the characteristics Number

Spread

Progression of grades

Compression

Comp-ratio

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3450

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 34

Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 35

7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 36

Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

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Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 34

Midpoint = $1000Spread = 50

Minimum = Midpoint (1 + (desired range spread)2 )

$1000(1+(05)2)

Minimum = $800

Maximum = Minimum x (1 + Spread)

8(1+05)Maximum = $1200

MinMax Formula

example

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 35

7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 36

Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 35: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3550

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 35

7 degrees of separationrule of thumb

Edward Hay (1940rsquos) tested Ernst

Weberrsquos law (1800rsquos) and found

15 (17) as discernable difference at least

75 of the time

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 36

Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 36: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3650

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 36

Grade Progression overlap

Relationship between adjoining grades

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 37: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3750

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 37

Pay Practices

Seniority

Rewards loyalty

Performance

Rewards results

Cost of living CPI

Rewards showing up

Across the Board

Maintains market competitiveness

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 38: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3850

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 38

Measures give rewards

relevanceRewards give measuresmeaning

Thom Wilson

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 39: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 3950

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 39

Quality Work Life amp Pay systems

Pay for Knowledge

Pay for Skills

Pay for learning

Enhances team work

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 40: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4050

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 40

Action

Translate measures into

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 41: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4150

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 41

ldquoThe most successful reward

strategies encourage long termgoals and recognize the needfor balance between financial

operational and employeesatisfaction measuresrdquo

Thomas Haussmann Hay Group

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 42: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4250

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 42

Broadbanding

Concept created in the 90rsquos

Grouping of jobs of significant differencesor value within one band with 50 to 100percent spread

Reduces the number of grades within anorganization

Useful when teams are key

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 43: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4350

Copyright 2010 Irivne ConsultingGroup LLC 43

Broadbanding Grade overlap

Fewer grades wider spreads

Henderson RI

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4650

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 46

Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4750

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 47

Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4850

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4950

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

Page 44: Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4450

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 44

Comp-ratio

The relative ratio of an employeersquos salary

as it relates to the midpoint of theassigned grade

For example in a grade with 50 spread1 equals midpoint of grade 8 is minimumand 12 is maximum

Helps identify compression issues

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 4550

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 45

Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

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Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

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Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

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Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

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Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

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sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

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Competency Based

Competency is a combination ofknowledge and skills required to performan assignment successfully

Problem solving

Knowledge

Decision making

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Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

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Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

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Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

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Guidelines

Be consistent

Be transparent

Be predictable Be perceived as fair

Understand the expectations

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

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Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

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Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

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Guidelines cont

Understand what matters

Honor your past

Educate your managers

Celebrate your successes

Customize for your organizational culture

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 48

Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

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Action steps

Recognize and appreciate individuals

Understand your organizations culture

Link rewards to performance

Mindful of cost control issues

Monitor Compliance issues

Periodically check the system for equityMaintain Competitive environment

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

Group LLC 49

Thank youand a final thought

Carve praise in stone

write criticism in sand

822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcompensation-current-trends-andmethodologies 5050

Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx

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822019 Compensation Current Trends Andmethodologies

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Copyright 2010 Irivne Consulting

sources

Weisbord Marvin R Productive Workplaces Jossey-Bass Inc San Francisco 1987

Henderson RI Compensation Management in a knowledge-Based World PearsonPrentice Hall2006

Wilson Thom B Rewards that Drive High Performance AMACON New York 1999

httpwwwshrmorghrdisciplinescompensationarticlespagesbonusesarebackaspx