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by Nitesh Kumar
Purpose of Compensation Design
Attract Top Talent Motivate and Retain High
Compensation packages can be used to lure the
Performers
most talented individuals to an organization. Effective compensation design targets and
retains top talent, encouraging them to stay with
an organization by recognizing and rewarding
their contributions.
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Market Position Industry and Geography
Organizations must determine their market Different industries and geographic regions may
position in terms of pay, benefits, and other require unique compensation considerations
compensation offered by competitors. based on talent availability and cost of living.
Different Types of Compensation
Packages
Benefits Bonus
Compensation beyond salary or time off, such as A one-time payment made as a performance incentive
healthcare, retirement plans, and employee perks. or as part of a total compensation package.
Common Compensation Frameworks
Salary Banding
Banding groups job roles together based on level
and duties, simplifying compensation
administration and ensuring fair pay within the
same job grade.
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Pay for Performance Job Evaluation
Employees are rewarded based on results and Compares and evaluates job roles based on
contributions to the organization's objectives, factors such as skills, knowledge, and
which can increase motivation and engagement. responsibility. Compensation is determined by
evaluating and comparing different jobs within
the organization.
Key Principles for Effective
Compensation Design
1 Transparency 2 Flexibility
Compensation design should Compensation packages
be transparent and should be able to adjust based
communicated clearly to on the organization's changing
employees. environment and employee
feedback.
3 Consistency
Compensation design should be consistent across different job roles
and amongst peer organizations.
Challenges in Compensation Design
Employee Turnover Inability to retain top talent due to compensation
constraints can result in high turnover.