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Make your recruiting process inclusive for all qualified candidates from every background. JobArchitect™ automatically checks your job description text for hidden bias, including race, gender, and age.

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Bias Check

Check for hidden bias: As you create or edit your job description text, JobArchitect automatically checks and flags text for race, gender, and age bias.

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Our suggestion: You can replace flagged bias words with our recommended alternative words by selecting one of the suggestions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Is a Compensation Plan?

A compensation plan includes a company's set of guidelines for delivering employees' base pay, bonuses, and equity. A well-designed compensation plan may also provide a strategy for future company goals around employee compensation. A compensation plan is a key element of your overall HR and recruitment strategy. It is also key in attracting and retaining top talent.

What Is an Example of a Compensation Plan?

Base salary.

Commission structure tied to sales performance.

Bonuses for exceeding targets.

Benefits like health insurance, retirement contributions, and professional development opportunities.

Offer performance incentives.

What Does a Good Compensation Plan Include?

A good compensation plan includes a clear salary structure, competitive pay aligned with market rates, performance-based incentives, benefits packages, and opportunities for career growth. It should also address pay equity, internal fairness, and compliance with legal requirements while offering flexibility to adapt to business and employee needs.

What Is the Compensation Planning Process?

A thorough compensation planning process will involve:

Doing a job architecture and analysis.
Benchmarking salary data and market pricing.
Employee performance evaluation.
Developing a compensation strategy.
Communicating the plan with employees within the organization.
Monitoring and adjusting the plan.

How to Develop a Compensation Plan?

Start by determining your compensation philosophy.

Outline the job architecture by defining roles and levels at your company.

Create guidelines for employee performance evaluations.

Define direct compensation (salary, bonus, and equity).

Define indirect compensation like benefits.

Consider internal and external pay equity.

How to Design a Successful Compensation Planning Strategy?

To design a successful compensation planning strategy, start by aligning it with your organization's goals and budget. Conduct market research to ensure competitive pay, define clear salary structures, and integrate pay-for-performance elements. Utilize compensation management software to streamline planning, analyze internal equity, and maintain pay transparency. Regularly review and adjust your strategy to adapt to market trends and employee needs.