We are often asked, “When is the best time to start developing or revising our Variable Pay Plan for next year?” The answer is always “Right after mid-year.” But first, what exactly is “Variable Pay?” Typically, Variable Pay refers to incentives, bonuses, or commissions an employee can earn that...
Resources
At Total Reward Solutions, we take seriously our reputation as
“Your Trusted Partner for Employee Compensation Solutions.”
One way we continue to earn that distinction is by sharing thought leadership on the employee compensation and total rewards topics you care about. From blog posts to case studies to podcasts to Cassandra Faurote’s SHRM-approved recertification resource book, Compensation $ense 101, we’ve got the insights and answers you can count on.
SHRM-Approved Book
This book by TRS CEO Cassandra Faurote is a definitive resource that’s SHRM-approved for professional recertification.
Compensation Sense 101: Common Sense Answers to Your Questions about Employee Compensation and Total Rewards presents a Q&A format with 8 chapters that provide answers to your compensation and total rewards questions. It is also available as an Audible audiobook!
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Click here to get your copy!
Professional “Introduction to Compensation” Course Now Available
Total Reward Solutions is proud to announce a new essential and comprehensive four-hour course offering: Introduction to Compensation.
Compensation can often feel like it exists in a mysterious “black box” as a topic. But whether you work in Human Resources or are a manager of people, a general foundation and understanding of compensation is critical because compensation supports and links to many other programs and functions within Human Resources. Well-structured compensation programs, policies, and practices play a significant role in attracting, retaining, and motivating top talent.
Compensation can often feel like it exists in a mysterious “black box” as a topic. But whether you work in Human Resources or are a manager of people, a general foundation and understanding of compensation is critical because compensation supports and links to many other programs and functions within Human Resources. Well-structured compensation programs, policies, and practices play a significant role in attracting, retaining, and motivating top talent.
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[Click the image above for a brief personal overview of the course from TRS Founder and CEO Cassandra Faurote.]
This course will empower you to gain a complete understanding of the basics of compensation and deepen your knowledge about the “black box” of compensation.
It provides the perfect broad -based training on employee compensation, covering topics including Compensation Terms, Regulatory and Legal Issues, Compensation Philosophy, Elements of a Pay Program, Internal and External Equity, Plan Selection, Pay Budgets, Communicating Compensation, and Evaluating Compensation Programs.
Course Format
This course is four hours in length and runs one hour for a four-week period. Class dates are as follows:
Tuesday, August 4
Tuesday, August 11
Tuesday, August 18
Skip week of August 25 due to a conference.
Tuesday, September 1
All classes will be live on Microsoft Teams from 3:00 – 4:00 pm EST.
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Course Pricing
Early-bird registration is open until July 10 – $399.00 per person
Regular registration is open until July 24 – $499.00 per person
Multiple attendees of 3 or more from the same organization will receive a $50 discount per person.
Current clients will also receive a $50 discount per person.
Only one discount applies per person.
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The first 15 people to sign up will also receive a code for a free audio version of the book: Compensation Sense 101.
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Course Registration
To register, email [email protected]
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Please provide billing information – name of attendee, company name, billing address, and email address. You will receive an invoice for payment. Payments need to be received by August 3. You will also receive an invite for the virtual live training. At completion of all four weeks, each attendee will receive a certificate of completion.
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Questions? Call us at 317-589-8529 or email us at [email protected].
Mastermind Group
Total Reward Solutions facilitates a Compensation Mastermind Group. This group is for entry to mid-career compensation and/or HR professionals who have responsibilities for compensation and who want to build professional relationships with those who have similar responsibilities.
The purpose of this group is to give compensation and HR professionals the ability to learn more about compensation and be part of a trusting group experience that features open sharing and learning in a confidential environment.
The Compensation Mastermind Group meets monthly for 90 minutes via a virtual platform. There is a standard agenda with timely primary topics that vary each month. There is an application process to ensure that no competitors are in the same group. There is also a small monthly fee for participation.
If you are interested in joining the Compensation Mastermind Group, reach out to Total Reward Solutions Founder and CEO Cassandra Faurote at 317-589-8529 or [email protected].
Book
This SHRM-approved book by TRS CEO Cassandra Faurote is a definitive resource that’s SHRM-approved for professional recertification. Compensation Sense 101: Common Sense Answers to Your Questions about Employee Compensation and Total Rewards presents a Q&A format with 8 chapters that provide answers to your compensation and total rewards questions.
Click here to get your copy!
Industry Info
What is Comp Speak? Compensation terms are numerous and difficult for most to understand. In the Q&A’s in this document, we are going to simplify “comp speak” so you may have a better understanding of various compensation terms used in organizations.
Click here to open the PDF document.
Case Studies
Case Study #1: This Case Study spotlights how Total Reward Solutions served the unique needs of an Automotive Supplier.
Case Study #2: This Case Study spotlights how Total Reward Solutions served the unique needs of a Telecommunications Distribution Company.
Case Study #3: This Case Study spotlights how Total Reward Solutions served the unique needs of a Financial Services Company.
Podcasts/Videos
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Recent Selections From Our Blog:
NOW is the Time to Develop or Update Variable Pay Plans
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