White Paper

Is It Time for Multiple Merit Cycles Each Year?

Learn how adopting multiple merit cycles can enhance compensation planning, improve employee retention, and align pay with performance.

Compensation planning is a vital aspect of employee retention and satisfaction. Traditionally, organizations have handled merit processes annually due to the complexity and time-consuming nature of gathering and integrating feedback from multiple stakeholders. However, as the job market becomes increasingly dynamic, the limitations of annual merit cycles are more severe.

This white paper explores the advantages of adopting multiple merit cycles throughout the year. Learn how frequent pay adjustments can tackle issues like pay compression and pay inequity more effectively. By addressing compensation concerns promptly, organizations can align pay with performance and reduce employee turnover.

What you’ll learn in this white paper:

  • The benefits of more frequent merit cycles for compensation planning.
  • How to address pay equity and compression issues promptly.
  • Strategies for improving employee retention through timely pay adjustments.