--- title: About Compensation | Uncategorized description: Uncategorized | Your ultimate resource for compensation insights, tips, advice, and industry news–created by compensation leaders, for compensation leaders. --- [![Pequity an adp company ](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Pequity%20an%20adp%20company%20final%5B96%5D%20(1).svg "Pequity an adp company ")](https://pequity.com) # Uncategorized # Pequity Blog News, articles, how-to's, education, and information to help you build a world-class compensation program. This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Value-Prop-1.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/new-transform-your-compensation-program-with-people-insights-comp-health) [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Value-Prop-1.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/new-transform-your-compensation-program-with-people-insights-comp-health) ## [New: Transform Your Compensation Program with People Insights + Comp Health](https://blog.pequity.com/new-transform-your-compensation-program-with-people-insights-comp-health) Are you tired of struggling to keep your finger on the pulse of your employee compensation plans?... [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/What-is-compensation-planning.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/what-is-compensation-planning-a-guide-to-understanding-and-implementing-effective-compensation-strategies) [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/What-is-compensation-planning.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/what-is-compensation-planning-a-guide-to-understanding-and-implementing-effective-compensation-strategies) ## [What is Compensation Planning? A guide to understanding and implementing effective compensation strategies](https://blog.pequity.com/what-is-compensation-planning-a-guide-to-understanding-and-implementing-effective-compensation-strategies) Compensation planning is the process of determining how an organization structures and administers... [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Doug-blog.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/doug-hall-joins-pequitys-leadership-team) [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Doug-blog.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/doug-hall-joins-pequitys-leadership-team) ## [Doug Hall joins Pequity’s leadership team](https://blog.pequity.com/doug-hall-joins-pequitys-leadership-team) **SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA —** Pequity is excited to announce today that Doug Hall has been named our... [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AIs-Role-in-Compensation-Planning.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/ais-role-in-compensation-planning-a-double-edged-sword) [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AIs-Role-in-Compensation-Planning.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/ais-role-in-compensation-planning-a-double-edged-sword) ## [AI’s role in compensation planning: A double-edged sword](https://blog.pequity.com/ais-role-in-compensation-planning-a-double-edged-sword) ## Compensation planning software and AI [Compensation planning software](https://pequity.com/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=AI%27s+role+in+compensation+planning%3A+A+double-edged+sword) or “compensation tech” has... [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/blog-on-geographic-pay-differentials.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-create-geographic-pay-differentials) [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/blog-on-geographic-pay-differentials.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-create-geographic-pay-differentials) ## [How to create geographic pay differentials ](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-create-geographic-pay-differentials) A geographic pay differentialis the concept that different locations have different [pay ranges](https://pequity.com/solutions/ranges?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=How+to+create+geographic+pay+differentials%C2%A0).... [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/blog-on-equity-grants.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-manage-and-calculate-equity-grants-for-promotions-refreshes-and-spot-bonuses) [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/blog-on-equity-grants.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-manage-and-calculate-equity-grants-for-promotions-refreshes-and-spot-bonuses) ## [How to manage and calculate equity grants for promotions, refreshes, and spot bonuses](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-manage-and-calculate-equity-grants-for-promotions-refreshes-and-spot-bonuses) Equity grants also referred to as equity compensation, are non-cash payments provided to a new hire... [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/job-leveling.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-create-a-job-leveling-framework-that-matches-your-company-and-salary-survey-data) [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/job-leveling.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-create-a-job-leveling-framework-that-matches-your-company-and-salary-survey-data) ## [How to create a job leveling framework that matches your company and salary survey data](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-create-a-job-leveling-framework-that-matches-your-company-and-salary-survey-data) Job leveling is tricky, most [salary survey](https://pequity.com/blog/how-to-determine-the-quality-of-salary-survey-data/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=How+to+create+a+job+leveling+framework+that+matches+your+company+and+salary+survey+data) providers give a level guide of 6 individual... [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/blog-on-market-percentile-target.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-choose-the-right-salary-percentile-to-target-in-the-market) [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/blog-on-market-percentile-target.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-choose-the-right-salary-percentile-to-target-in-the-market) ## [How to choose the right salary percentile to target in the market](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-choose-the-right-salary-percentile-to-target-in-the-market) When you build a [compensation program](https://pequity.com/blog/how-to-create-a-competitive-and-comprehensive-compensation-program/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=How+to+choose+the+right+salary+percentile+to+target+in+the+market), a question you’ll here is “what do you target your pay at in... [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/blog-on-benchmarking-1.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-accurately-benchmark-jobs-to-salary-surveys) [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/blog-on-benchmarking-1.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-accurately-benchmark-jobs-to-salary-surveys) ## [How to accurately benchmark jobs to salary surveys](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-accurately-benchmark-jobs-to-salary-surveys) Benchmarking season is one where compensation professionals everywhere groan in distress. [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/blog-on-salary-survey-quality.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-determine-the-quality-of-salary-survey-data) [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/blog-on-salary-survey-quality.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-determine-the-quality-of-salary-survey-data) ## [How to determine the quality of salary survey data](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-determine-the-quality-of-salary-survey-data) Salary survey data is an essential ingredient to any compensation program, but like any tool, it... [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/blog-on-comp-program.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-create-a-competitive-and-comprehensive-compensation-program) [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/blog-on-comp-program.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-create-a-competitive-and-comprehensive-compensation-program) ## [How to create a competitive and comprehensive compensation program](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-create-a-competitive-and-comprehensive-compensation-program) So you’ve been tasked with creating a compensation program that can attract and retain top talent.... [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/blog-on-ca_data_reporting.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/the-guide-to-california-pay-data-reporting) [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/blog-on-ca_data_reporting.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/the-guide-to-california-pay-data-reporting) ## [The Guide to California Pay Data Reporting](https://blog.pequity.com/the-guide-to-california-pay-data-reporting) Employers in California that meet a certain size threshold must annually submit reports containing... [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/blog-on-merit-2.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-model-pay-increases-that-are-equitable-in-budget-merit-and-promotion-cycles-merit-matrices-compa-ratios-refreshing-equity-grants) [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/blog-on-merit-2.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-model-pay-increases-that-are-equitable-in-budget-merit-and-promotion-cycles-merit-matrices-compa-ratios-refreshing-equity-grants) ## [How to Model Pay Increases that are Equitable & in Budget: Merit & Promotion Cycles, Merit Matrices, Compa-Ratios & Refreshing Equity Grants](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-model-pay-increases-that-are-equitable-in-budget-merit-and-promotion-cycles-merit-matrices-compa-ratios-refreshing-equity-grants) ## Introduction Determining appropriate pay increases can be a complex task, involving multiple... [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/7-Steps-Pay-Bands-FInal.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/7-steps-to-creating-market-competitive-pay-bands-a-compensation-consultants-in-depth-guide) [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/7-Steps-Pay-Bands-FInal.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/7-steps-to-creating-market-competitive-pay-bands-a-compensation-consultants-in-depth-guide) ## [7 Steps to Creating Market Competitive Pay Bands: A Compensation Consultants In-Depth Guide ](https://blog.pequity.com/7-steps-to-creating-market-competitive-pay-bands-a-compensation-consultants-in-depth-guide) ## 1. **Select Your Salary Survey Cut** Compensation survey businesses collect data from participating... [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Copy-of-BLOG-4.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/sending-total-rewards-statements-after-a-merit-cycle-total-rewards-statement-example) [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Copy-of-BLOG-4.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/sending-total-rewards-statements-after-a-merit-cycle-total-rewards-statement-example) ## [Sending Total Rewards Statements After A Merit Cycle: Total Rewards Statement Example](https://blog.pequity.com/sending-total-rewards-statements-after-a-merit-cycle-total-rewards-statement-example) A **total rewards statement** (or [total compensation statement](https://pequity.com/total-reward-statements)) is a document that outlines an... [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Copy-of-BLOG-2.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-impress-your-chro-in-the-first-90-days) [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Copy-of-BLOG-2.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-impress-your-chro-in-the-first-90-days) ## [How to Impress Your CHRO In The First 90 Days](https://blog.pequity.com/how-to-impress-your-chro-in-the-first-90-days) When you’re new to a job, it’s important to make a good impression on your new boss.  [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/California-Pay-Transparency-laws-2023-blog.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-californias-pay-transparency-law-sb1126-2023) [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/California-Pay-Transparency-laws-2023-blog.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-californias-pay-transparency-law-sb1126-2023) ## [Everything You Need To Know About California’s Pay Transparency Law: SB 1126](https://blog.pequity.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-californias-pay-transparency-law-sb1126-2023) There was significant action around [pay transparency in 2022](https://pequity.com/blog/pay-transparency-in-2022-which-states-require-employers-to-provide-salary-ranges%EF%BF%BC/) that is now taking effect this... [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Blog-Hero-Images-2022-5.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/more-and-more-americans-will-see-salary-ranges-listed-in-job-openings) [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Blog-Hero-Images-2022-5.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/more-and-more-americans-will-see-salary-ranges-listed-in-job-openings) ## [More and More, Americans Will See Salary Ranges Listed In Job Openings](https://blog.pequity.com/more-and-more-americans-will-see-salary-ranges-listed-in-job-openings) “Microsoft is set to become one of the first major US employers to disclose salary ranges for all... [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Blog-Hero-Images-2022-4.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/how-soon-should-you-send-an-offer-letter-heres-why-speed-matters-in-2022) [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Blog-Hero-Images-2022-4.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/how-soon-should-you-send-an-offer-letter-heres-why-speed-matters-in-2022) ## [How Soon Should You Send an Offer Letter? Here’s Why Speed Matters in 2022.](https://blog.pequity.com/how-soon-should-you-send-an-offer-letter-heres-why-speed-matters-in-2022) In recruiting, how quickly you send an offer letter makes all the difference. [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Blog-Hero-Images-2022-3.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/5-insights-from-ubers-director-of-compensation-for-2022) [![](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Blog-Hero-Images-2022-3.png)](https://blog.pequity.com/5-insights-from-ubers-director-of-compensation-for-2022) ## [5 Insights from Uber’s Director of Compensation for 2022](https://blog.pequity.com/5-insights-from-ubers-director-of-compensation-for-2022) We recently sat down with Uber’s Head of Compensation, [Sam Gilbert](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-gilbert-163b7b26/).  [1](https://blog.pequity.com) [2](https://blog.pequity.com/tag/uncategorized/page/2) [3](https://blog.pequity.com/tag/uncategorized/page/3) ![Pequity---White-Logo](https://blog.pequity.com/hubfs/Imported%20images/Pequity---White-Logo.svg "Pequity---White-Logo") Build a world-class compensation program © Pequity 2023