The end goal of performance reviews is to help employees understand their strengths and weaknesses and improve. Managers often treat these mechanically, while employees are primarily focused on the amount of annual increase they will receive, with little concern for the feedback from their manager. Could it be that by shifting their perspective and recognizing the mutual benefits of open communications and genuine feedback, the performance review can completely transform?
A comprehensive pay analysis conducted by BalancedComp, a consultancy specializing exclusively in financial institutions, reviewed data from over 300 client banks and credit unions with assets between $50M and $12B, representing over 67,000 employees.
Compensation consultants help make HR a better business partner to their company as they drive the total employee reward proposition, limiting unnecessary turnover, and demonstrating how pay compares to the market rate for better business decisions.
Strategic foresight, meticulous planning, and a people-centric approach are indispensable in navigating the complex landscape of compensation issues during a merger or acquisition.
Small to medium-sized financial institutions are typically employee-centric and deeply committed to fostering a positive work culture that values collaboration, empathy, and kindness. Their core values align with the belief that a friendly and supportive environment enhances employee well-being and strengthens customer relationships. However, this can make addressing the delicate balance between niceness and performance challenging.
As AI reshapes the financial services industry, banks and credit unions must adapt to remain competitive. The transformation of compensable factors and job duties is inevitable.
One of the most challenging conversations you may encounter is explaining to employees that their current salary level exceeds the maximum of the pay range, making them ineligible for a salary increase.
