Pay is critical in attracting, retaining, and motivating the great talent you need to maintain your competitive edge.

Most companies have turned to total rewards and pay-for-performance programs as a vehicle for maximizing return on investment and employee potential. Variable pay is now a major part of compensation design for nearly 80% of U.S. companies, according to our Salary Increase Survey, and this is increasingly true across Asia.

But the success of a new plan hinges on the combination of proper design, execution, and communication. Often the best design fails to deliver objectives because of poor implementation or communication. To ensure that your plan succeeds, our consultants start by understanding your business objectives, then build a plan tailored to your specific goals.

By looking at your entire pay structure — from base pay to bonus opportunities — and understanding the competitive pay set for your industry, we're able to answer the fundamental plan design questions: "How do you compare with others?" and "How do you get where you want to be?"

Our compensation consultants then draw on our experience in helping thousands of organizations through the same process to determine the most effective implementation plan.

When it's time to roll out the new plan, our communication experts help develop a program that keeps your workforce informed, motivated, and focused.