How may you use a Compensation Communication matrix to support engagement at your organisation ? In today’s uncertain economic climate, most organisations indicate that retention of employees, and “making more with less” are among their top priorities. And as we all know, one of the best ways to foster engagement lies in communication. In a…
Job Pricing : Tips and Its Use in Developing Markets
September 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
I am delighted to present today’s post. It’s been written by Arif Ender, a young C&B professional whom I believe has a brilliant career ahead of him. Interested ? Read his bio at the end of the article… and read this post, where he presents useful tips on job pricing. Here we are : The…
Salary data and the small Rewards consultancy: some boundaries
September 9, 2015 by 5 Comments
I am regularly asked by potential clients for support in gathering salary data and market benchmarking. Small and mid-size companies often don’t have internal resources to handle what, for them, tends to be an infrequent exercise, so they look for outside help when it comes to make sure that their pay levels are aligned to market. Obviously,…
Ramadan Kareem !
June 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
To all my readers, recent or long-term, in the Middle East or other parts of the world, I would like to wish a blessed Ramadan. May this month of reflection and sharing bring you peace, joy, and self-awareness !
When crisis brings synergy
May 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
I am delighted today to publish the first article from Khushboo Sehar. Sehar reached out to me mentioning the article I wrote last year, asking my readers to write an article for my blog – the invitation is still open 🙂 . I was delighted to read her piece. This is a real-life experience of collaboration between…
How low salary is not low cost (always)
March 12, 2015 by 1 Comment
In Dubai where I live, and in other GCC countries, many organisations rely on cheap (imported) labour in order to manufacture, distribute and sell their products. A lot of HR Directors don’t necessarily believe in this “cheap cheap cheap” approach, but they struggle to get heard by the leadership team, and they often ask me…
C&B : Local leadership want it “their” way, not the corporate way – what can I do?
September 7, 2014 by 7 Comments
Holly, one of my new subscribers recently commented : “One of the biggest challenges involves developing global strategy that inter-relates both compensation & benefits as well as global mobility issues among 100 countries. One size does not fit all situations – and a regional approach has been employed. However, that approach is often undermined by…
