Exploring the strategic importance of compensation in hiring and retention, aligning tasks with business goals, aligning personal and organizational goals for job performance improvement, and aligning job performance with business goals. The podcast discusses challenges in measuring compensation effectiveness, demonstrating its value, and the critical role of customer satisfaction and employee engagement in organizational success.
Compensation should be measured strategically to demonstrate value beyond traditional methods.
There is a disconnect between individual performance measurements and organizational key success factors, impacting professional growth and business goals.
Deep dives
Key Findings from the Compensation Measurement Survey
The podcast episode explored the results of a survey conducted with 500 HR professionals in North America. The focus was on measuring compensation strategically and demonstrating its value beyond traditional methods. Emphasizing the strategic importance of compensation decisions, the podcast discussed the challenges in measuring the impact of compensation on employee retention and hiring decisions.
Aligning Employee Performance Measurement with Organizational Goals
The conversation delved into how organizations assess individual job performance and the actions taken based on these measurements. It revealed that while a significant percentage of employees see their bonus and rewards tied to these measurements, there is a disconnect as most of the measurements do not align with the organization's key success factors. This lack of alignment raises concerns about how these measures affect professional growth, promotion opportunities, and the overall business goals.
Teasing a Follow-Up Discussion on Measurement Implementation
The podcast hinted at a future episode focusing on implementing the survey findings in measuring organizational goals effectively. By teasing a part two episode on practical application and thoughts on measurement strategies, the hosts set the stage for a deeper dive into the alignment between individual performance measurements and business objectives. This cliffhanger approach entices listeners to stay tuned for more insights and recommendations on optimizing performance measurement practices.
Tessa joins Kaite, Bill, and Shawn to discuss the findings of a recent survey on the measurement of compensation that was done with Human Capital Media.