Towards a Compensation Strategy… The Seven Questions

1. What is your overall corporate vision/mission/business strategy and how does it link to compensation?

2. Are recruitment/succession planning/retention an issue in your municipality?

3. How do you want to use the compensation mix?

4. How do you measure success?

5. What perspective do key stakeholders have on compensation?

6. What is your desired market position?

7. What are the associated risks?