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Other 9.0%
Figure 1
In terms of the most popular compensation and benefits strategy, approximately 62 percent of
respondents indicate that their business entity matches their competition. An organization that
matches its competition is meeting the market’s median compensation and neither leads nor
lags its counterparts. In comparison, approximately 24 percent of respondents lead their
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competition on compensation strategy (Figure 2). Depending on market conditions, a matching
strategy may be sufficient if other total rewards factors such as company culture, work-life
balance, work flexibility, and benefits are highlighted. However, in an environment where
qualified employees are scarce and other employers are aggressive with recruitment,
organizations may want to consider leading their competition with their compensation strategy.
Other 1.4%
Figure 2
Nearly half of survey respondents review their compensation strategies annually. Approximately
28 percent of organizations only review their strategies as required by market demands (Figure
3). Organizations looking to stay competitive in recruiting and retaining talent for key positions
should assess their compensation strategies as market conditions change throughout the year.
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How Often Organization Reviews Compensation Strategy
As required by market
28.2%
demands/conditions/external events
Ad hoc 16.5%
Other 2.7%
Figure 3
An effective compensation strategy helps attract, retain, and motivate talent. It can help engage
employees and encourage behaviors that are aligned to an organization’s goals. Organizations
should involve their leadership team to maximize the effectiveness of a compensation strategy.
Leaders can help ensure alignment between organizational objectives and compensation.
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