I read a recent article by Dan Ariely on how we measure thrift. Mr. Ariely, is the author of “Predictably...
Archive for category: Compensation Philosophy
Too Heavy for Any Amount of Money
Dec 20,2010December 20, 2010
Happy Monday! Were you excited and ready for work today? Was the weekend long enough? I keep hearing from people...
Offer the World First and Money Second. “Small Company, Big World”
Nov 29,2010November 29, 2010
My 16-month old nephew inspires today’s posting. The other day, while watching a video of him, I couldn’t help be...
Management is About Decisions & Accountability
Nov 01,2010November 1, 2010
I am a casual baseball fan who has loved this year’s post-season battles. But truthfully, I have often wondered what...
Neutralize the Mercury in Your Compensation Pool
Oct 25,2010October 25, 2010
It doesn’t take much mercury to poison a water source. Just two parts per billion (2 ppb). That’s the maximum...
How Fast Would You Run in the Dark?
Oct 13,2010October 13, 2010
It’s 3AM and it’s almost pitch black outside. The damp chill of the dead night air is on your bare...
Equity Compensation is in a Class of its Own
Sep 16,2010September 16, 2010
The origin of the word equity is not, as many people think, the word “equal.” In fact, its origin is...
Employee Engagement Surveys Are Like New Year’s Resolutions
Aug 23,2010August 23, 2010
Retention during bad times is easier than when times are good. It’s a fact; people look for safety in dark...
Is Your Compensation Program the Prettiest House on the Street?
Jul 22,2010July 22, 2010
I live in San Francisco and as I walk the streets it is impossible to ignore the magnificent homes all...
Pay for Performance OR Justification for Compensation? That is the Question…
Jul 09,2010July 9, 2010
I have recently done several presentation covering the possible impact on U.S.companies once Management Say in Pay (MSOP) becomes mandatory....