Basic Compensation
Salary
Salary increases
Start date
Sales commission
Vacation time/holidays
Work schedule or hours
Additional Compensation
Bonus structure
Signing bonus
Promotion schedule
Larger salary at specific time
Title/wage grade
Profit sharing
Equity benefits
Stock Options: This gives the employee the right to purchase a certain
number of shares at a fixed price. The employee has no risk and is able to
receive the value of the appreciation of the stock.
Restricted Stock: This stock is usually issued at no cost in the exchange
for services provided by the employee.
Additional Equity Benefits: Stock Appreciation Rights, Phantom Stock,
Equity Packages, Stock Purchase Requirements.
Insurance Coverage
General coverage
Medical insurance (may include spouse and children)
Life insurance
Dental insurance
Optical insurance (glasses/contacts)
Accidental death insurance
Disability insurance
Business travel insurance
Retirement Benefits
Pension
Guaranteed age of retirement
Relocation Assistance
Local Work Permit
Select geographic location
Spouse placement
Time spent travelling
Moving expenses (furniture, shipping of cars, boats, pets, etc.)
Difference in mortgage rates
Travel costs when looking at new homes
Salary adjustments to meet needs of new location
Additional Perks
Personal
Child care
Company car
Vehicle allowance
Parking reimbursement
Phone allowance for cellular phone
Health club membership
Golf club membership
Job Specific
Travel budget
Specific job functions
Secretarial support
Expectation of workload
Ability to select a team
Flexible work schedule
Termination clauses
Performance measurements
Start-up funding for projects
Laptop computer and other technology
Tuition reimbursement
Office—size and location
Contract with layoff provision
Title upon graduation
Overtime/travel compensation
Career advancement
Management development programs
Training/education
Access to technology (home equipment usage)
Not strategic planning but strategic improvement
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