Benefits and Compensation

Compensation Planning Can Be a Jigsaw Puzzle

Putting together a compensation plan can be a lot like solving a jigsaw puzzle. Often, all the pieces are there but jumbled up so the overall picture isn’t clear. It is time-consuming process and, like any good puzzle, takes a bit of patience.

compensation planning puzzle

In my day job, I talk with HR professionals wanting to know where to begin and how to corral, sometimes, ill-fitting, elements into a cohesive compensation plan. Here are steps of compensation planning that lend themselves to a jigsaw analogy:

  • Sort the border
  • Group the pieces
  • Fit the groups together
  • Verify the fit
  • Create the big picture

Let’s take a closer look at each step.

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