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;More reference on how fixed compensation specifically affects performance internationally vs. other total rewards elements — short- and long-term variable pay, recognition programs.

Incentive compensation programs that encourage too much risk-taking may undermine an organization's culture and jeopardize long-term strategy.

When asked if their companies had taken steps to minimize employee out-of-pocket costs, most participants said they had not reduced or eliminated employee co-pays and deductibles for long-term counseling, which implies that some of their lower-paid workers may not be able to afford such services.

In the most direct fashion, this will have an impact on plan mechanical decisions: true alignment between rep earnings and business goals is best achieved via a quota-based compensation plan.

The eight pathways are based on research-supported principles.

In that survey, 56% of surveyed employers indicated their workforces are worried about base pay increases.

“Otherwise, their employees will have very different experiences simply based on location, and that runs the risk of reducing employee trust and engagement,” said Gail Greenfield, executive vice president of pay equity and total rewards strategy and solutions at Trusaic.

In other words, employers must take a long-term view of reskilling and upskilling as a strategic benefit.

For WorldatWork Members 2025-2026 Salary Budget Survey , research;Engage Community , peer engagement and connection platform;How to Reconcile Internal Pay Equity and External Competitiveness , Workspan Magazine article;Why It’s Time for a Compensation Philosophy Refresh , Workspan Magazine article;A Management Primer on the Basis for Pay Equity , Journal of Total Rewards article; When workers are approaching salary caps in their pay range, a lump-sum bonus is a popular option.

Retiree plan participants If you have a dedicated plan for retirees, check your plan documents to determine if there is an open enrollment period, which may differ from that for your current employees.