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Pay Matters with David Weaver

Most organizations fail to pay their employees properly — not because they don’t want to, but because they don’t approach compensation with a plan. The compensation landscape is changing rapidly. If you don’t pay your employees what they’re worth, not only will your competitors leave you behind, but you’ll also leave yourself open to legal, social, and political backlash. As an HR professional or manager, how do you navigate the confusing world of compensation? Pay Matters is your go-to podcast for demystifying the art and science of employee compensation. David Weaver and his guests will discuss how to calibrate base salaries, reward programs and enticing incentives so you'll be able to retain your best employees.

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Pay Matters with David Weaver

S2/Ep8: Compensation Metrics Made Easy

October 22, 2024 • David

This discussion is based on the article “Compensation Metrics Made Easy” by David Weaver, a compensation expert, who outlines the importance of tracking and measuring compensation metrics to improve business performance. The talk provides ten key metrics that every compensation program should monitor, including market index, compa-ratio, market ratio, salary range penetration, average compensation per employee, compensation revenue factor, compensation expense factor, bonus pay percent, percent over range, and promotional index. These metrics offer insights into employee compensation relative to market rates, salary ranges, and overall business performance. Weaver emphasizes the importance of actively managing compensation as a key business expense, suggesting that neglecting it can lead to missed opportunities and financial inefficiencies.