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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Design competitive pay and benefits that attract, motivate, and retain talent. Learn frameworks for pay design, benchmarking, equity, and wellbeing strategies.
Compensation & Benefits Glossary
Total Compensation
The complete package of pay and benefits provided to an employee, including salary, bonuses, equity, and perks.
Base Salary
The fixed recurring cash pay an employee receives in exchange for work, typically expressed as an annual amount.
Variable Pay (Bonus, Incentives)
Performance-contingent compensation that varies based on individual, team, or company results.
Pay Banding & Job Levels
A system that groups roles into bands/levels with defined salary ranges and expectations.
Equity & Long-Term Incentives
Ownership-oriented rewards (stock options, RSUs) designed to retain employees and align long-term interests.
Benefits Strategy
A coordinated plan of non-cash programs (healthcare, leave, retirement) that supports employee wellbeing and retention.
Market Benchmarking
The process of comparing compensation packages against industry and geographic market data.
Salary Structure & Grade
The formal mapping of job roles to grades with corresponding pay ranges and promotion criteria.
Compensation Philosophy
A guiding statement that defines how an organization approaches pay, rewards, and competitiveness.
Pay Equity & Compliance
Practices and processes to ensure fair, non-discriminatory pay and adherence to legal requirements.
Perks & Wellbeing Programs
Supplementary offerings (flexible work, wellness allowances, learning stipends) that enhance employee experience.
Compensation Review Cycle
The periodic process for evaluating and adjusting employee pay and rewards.