A Better Way to Buy Compensation Software: The Pequity Pilot Program

In my years leading compensation at tech companies such as Instacart, Cruise, and Google, one challenge consistently stood out: getting buy-in for essential compensation planning tools. The traditional software procurement process often felt like trying to solve an immediate need with a long-term commitment – before you could even prove the value. That's why I'm particularly excited to announce our new pilot program, Pequity Kickstart, designed to revolutionize how companies approach compensation planning partnerships.

Rethinking the Traditional Approach

The compensation landscape has evolved, but the way companies purchase compensation planning software hasn't kept pace. Traditionally, vendors require multi-year commitments upfront, making it challenging for compensation teams to secure budget approval and demonstrate ROI. We've listened to our customers and realized there needed to be a better way.

This isn't about being the cheapest option or cutting corners. It's about aligning with how modern organizations want to start their digital transformation journey in compensation planning. We're proud to be the first in our industry to offer this innovative approach.

Pequity Kickstart: Your Path to Proven Value

Our pilot program is simple: we give you the opportunity to experience Pequity for one compensation cycle. No three-year commitment required. Why? Because we believe in letting the results speak for themselves. Our customers have consistently told us they love what Pequity offers, but they struggle with internal approval processes and timelines. This program bridges that gap.

The numbers tell a compelling story:

• Over 100,000 hours saved in compensation planning
• $5 billion in compensation managed through our platform
• 97% of pilot participants have moved forward with long-term partnerships

Companies can now use the entire Pequity platform for one compensation cycle, and if they love us (which we know they will) they can easily roll into an annual contract, and if they don’t, we part ways amicably.

Beyond Just Compensation Planning

What makes this pilot program powerful is its ability to demonstrate value across the organization. When teams switch from spreadsheets or basic HRIS systems to Pequity, they discover benefits that extend beyond the compensation planning team to:

• People managers who gain clarity and confidence in compensation decisions
• Executives who get real-time insights into compensation strategy
• HR business partners who can better support their organization's needs

Compensation touches every aspect of a business, so the buy-in has to be at scale. Our pilot program allows your team to socialize a new platform without a long-term commitment.

Transforming Compensation Planning for 2025 and Beyond

As we look ahead to 2025, this pilot program represents more than just trying out software – it's about strategically transforming your compensation planning process. It provides a cost-effective way to build the business case you need internally while experiencing the full benefits of a modern compensation planning solution. We're excited to help organizations evolve their compensation practices at a pace that works for them, meeting them where they are in their digital transformation journey.

As the world’s leading compensation software, Pequity is known for its configurability and innovative UX. Whether your cycle is salary, promotion, equity, bonus or more, we guarantee we will run 100% of your logic within Pequity with more accuracy than any other software on the market. We also guarantee your managers will be able to plan faster and with more confidence thanks to the intuitive design and real-time comments, alerts and calculations.

Your Next Steps

If you're facing similar challenges in your organization – struggling with manual processes, fighting for budget approval, or trying to demonstrate the ROI of a compensation planning solution – we invite you to explore our pilot program. Let us help you build the business case for modern compensation planning, one successful cycle at a time.

To learn more about how the Pequity pilot program can transform your compensation planning process, reach out to our team today.