Why it Matters
Compensation Directly
Impacts Retention
Research shows that even modest pay increases significantly improve retention, while pay losses drive turnover sharply.
A Harvard-led study found that a $1/hour increase led to a 2.8% uptick in retention - whereas a $1/hour decrease triggered a 28% rise in turnover.
CPO Magazine
Fairness and Transparency
Drive Trust and Performance
Roughly 3 in 4 organizations (77%) regularly audit for pay equity. SHRM
Why?
Because companies with transparent pay practices:
1. foster employee trust,
2. reduce turnover, and
3. boost morale and engagement. trsexpress.com
Benchmarking and
Competitive Pay Deliver ROI
1 in 2 U.S. employees are open to leaving their organization. Gallup
Pay/Benefits is the most common single reason employees left their job in 2024. Gallup
Replacing senior-level employees can cost 200–400% of their salary, making strategic, market-aligned compensation programs an essential investment for retention. NFP
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Meet the experts behind the assessment
This assessment isn’t theory.
It’s built by compensation pros who’ve spent decades helping companies win the talent game.
Sam Reeve
Founder & Managing Consultant
With over two decades of experience in executive compensation and rewards strategy, Sam has guided global companies in creating pay programs that attract, retain, and motivate talent. As the founder of CompTeam, he’s known for turning complex compensation challenges into clear, actionable solutions.
Howard Nizewitz
Managing Consultant
Howard brings 25+ years of experience designing incentive and pay programs for top financial and technology firms, including Barclays and JPMorgan. He specializes in aligning compensation with business strategy, helping leaders move beyond spreadsheets to smart, scalable solutions.