We have all heard of the KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) principle, but when does KISS become a WISH (When...
Archive for category: Compensation Plan Design
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...
Compensation Top Chef
Sep 28,2010September 28, 2010
Have you ever noticed how compensation plans can be like Indian food? The list of ingredients sounds exotic, but is...
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...
The Challenge… Summer Time, Pools and Work
Sep 01,2010September 1, 2010
“Uncle Dan, give me a challenge!” My 12-year old niece was at the edge of the huge community pool. She...
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....
In Pursuit of the Perfect Performance Metric
Jun 17,2010June 17, 2010
With Management Say on Pay (MSOP) rising on the horizon, we are all faced with properly implementing a new performance...