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Incentive Pay Challenges And Opportunities In 2023  

Chief Executive

A January 2022 Conference Board C-Suite Challenges Survey reported that the primary internal business challenge facing senior leaders is the attraction and retention of talent. So, they absorb a one-time increase in variable costs as opposed to building in additional fixed costs by providing more aggressive base salary increases.

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Variable Compensation: All HR Needs to Know

AIHR

Lowering fixed costs: Variable pay programs allow you to lower base salaries because you’re offering employees the prospect of earning additional money. This helps you reduce fixed labor costs. Take company culture into account. Your compensation strategy will depend on your company culture.