Compensation & Benefits, Grading
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Building a new market leader for People & Investment
Marsh McLennan’s Mercer to acquire hkp///group
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The most comprehensive analyses of worldwide market practice of equity-based compensation
Global Equity Insights Survey 2024
Equity-based compensation continues to grow in importance as persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions across the globe remain prevalent. For more insights visit the executive summary. read more ...
Insights by hkp/// group compensation expert Jennifer S. Schulz
Five success factors for effective fair pay projects
More and more companies have started putting their compensation reality to the test to avoid discrimination. hkp/// group compensation expert Jennifer S. Schulz explains five success factors for fair pay analyses. read more ...
Oliver Baierl, a high-profile HR and regulatory expert from the financial sector, joins hkp///group
hkp/// group strengthens strategic HR consulting
hkp///group appointed Oliver Baierl as its new Senior Director on October 1st, 2023. He joins from KfW Bankengruppe, where he has held various positions since May 2015 – most recently as Head of Compensation & Benefits. read more ...
Results of the world's most comprehensive study on equity-based compensation and employee participation
Sustainability increasingly important for equity-based compensation
With the Global Equity Insights Survey (GEIS) 2023, the hkp/// group publishes the world's leading study on current market practice in share-based compensation and employee participation for the eleventh time. read more ...
An interview with Barry Kitz and David Voggeser
Long-term Incentives in times of economic crisis
Multi-year share-based variable compensation is facing key challenges in the wake of multiple crisis. Barry Kitz and David Voggeser discuss options for action in times of economic uncertainty. read more ...
John Pfeiffer and Verena Vandervelt interviewed by hkp.com
Job evaluation: Agility – a driving force of innovation
hkp// group Senior Directors John Pfeiffer and Verena Vandervelt on innovative and field-tested approaches to grading/job evaluation under dynamic conditions. read more ...
Carsten Schlichting and David Voggeser interviewed by hkp.com
Grading needs governance – and not at corporates
In times of increasing agility and internationality, central governance is needed in the evaluation of positions and functions. Carsten Schlichting and David Voggeser in conversation. read more ...
hkp/// group Workforce Insights Snippets, Part 2
Top executive and non-tariff employee quotas in Germany
What proportion of employees do non-tariff employees make up in terms of different functional areas and industries? Part 2 of the hkp/// group Workforce & Compensation Insights with compensation experts Verena Vandervelt and Sabrina Müsel. read more ...
hkp/// group Workforce Insights Snippets, Part 1
Internationalization and location of top executives in German mid-sized companies
How international are German companies really? In Part 1 of the hkp// group Workforce & Compensation Insights, Verena Vandervelt and Sabrina Müsel answer this question with a focus on workforce and managers. read more ...
Carsten Schlichting and David Voggeser interviewed by hkp.com
Rising inflation – implications for compensation?
The topic of inflation is once again moving into the public focus. But what does this mean for compensation and potential salary adjustments? hkp.com spoke with hkp//group experts Carsten Schlichting and David Voggeser. read more ...
hkp/// group experts David Voggeser and Jonas Friedrich interviewed by hkp.com
Company car regulations in an era of electromobility and working from home
For the topic of company cars and mobility in the workplace, the past year was special due to increasing electromobility and home office, among other things. A conversation with hkp/// group experts Jonas Friedrich and David Voggeser. read more ...
Finding, motivating and binding employees
Developing a compensation strategy
Companies use compensation as a tool for recruiting the right people at the right time, binding them to the organization and motivating them to achieve the company's goals. read more ...
Press release on the hkp/// group study Grading during Transformation 2021
Grading as a strategic tool
Grading during Transformation 2021, a cross-industry study by consultancy firm hkp/// group, shows a clear shift in the design, use and spread of job grading. read more ...
An interview with Verena Vandervelt and David Voggeser
hkp/// group Top Management Survey – more than just a compensation survey
hkp/// group's Top Management Survey developed into an essential tool for HR and compensation in MDAX and similarly sized non-listed companies. Verena Vandervelt and David Voggeser explain why. read more ...
Insights into an international research project of the University of California/Berkley together with the ifo Institute and support by hkp// group
New research on compensation strategies
Compensation is a success factor for corporate goals. However, there is a lack of large-scale evidence on its effectiveness. hkp.com spoke with Ingrid Hägele, labor market economist, and hkp/// group Senior Partner Petra Knab-Hägele. read more ...
Global Equity Insights Survey 2021 provides latest insights on global market practice of equity-based compensation
Equity-based compensation trends reflect global challenges
Equal Pay is top priority, say-on-pay votes also affect equity-based compensation, COVID-19 viewed as one-off exogenic shock: Global Equity Insights Survey 2021 provides insights on global market practice of equity-based compensation. read more ...
The most comprehensive analyses of worldwide market practice of equity-based compensation
Global Equity Insights Survey 2021
Volatile markets, external forces and global shocks have significantly influenced equity programs over the past year, according to the ninth edition of the Global Equity Insights Survey. Check out the study flyer for insights. read more ...
hkp.com im Interview mit Henrike von Platen und Jennifer S. Schulz
Fair pay: Societal change is needed
Das Entgelttransparenzgesetz wird vier Jahre alt. Hat es eingelöst, was sich die Verfasserinnen und Verfasser versprochen haben? Henrike von Platen, Fair Pay Innovation Lab, und Vergütungsexpertin Jennifer S. Schulz im Interview. read more ...
Compensation experts Jennifer S. Schulz and Verena Vandervelt interviewed by hkp.com
Gender, company size, industry... what drives compensation worldwide?
There are numerous theories about the drivers of executive compensation. But which statements actually stand up to systematic analysis? hkp.com talked to hkp/// group compensation experts Jennifer S. Schulz and Verena Vandervelt. read more ...
The next generation of internal talent is joining the executive board of the international HR management consultancy
hkp/// group acclaims three new partners: Nina Grochowitzki, Dr. Pia Lünstroth, and David Voggeser
With Nina Grochowitzki, Dr. Pia Lünstroth, and David Voggeser, the hkp/// group is welcoming three new members to its circle of partners. All three consultants have been on board since the founding of the consultancy in 2011. read more ...
2021 conclusions from the Global ExecuNet (GEN) survey
Drivers of executive compensation worldwide
For the tenth year in a row, hkp/// group has examined Top Executive compensation in a global context. This article provides insights in a 2021 special analysis on drivers of executive compensation in selected countries worldwide. read more ...
The hkp// group Strategic Compensation Management Survey as a basis for cost savings and strategic development
Strategic Compensation Management Survey
The Strategic Compensation Management Survey supports industrial companies in restructuring and transformation: The selected structural benchmarking approach serves as a basis for cost savings and strategic build-up. read more ...
Institutional investors are increasingly focusing on ESG (environmental, social, governance) issues - HCM aspects are being prioritized more than ever
Investors’ focus on Human Capital Management – opportunity for HR
At first, the investors' focus was on financials, then governance issues played a key role, followed by a broader view on sustainability. In the meantime, human capital management (HCM) issues are being prioritized more strongly. read more ...
hkp/// group experts Isabel Jahn and Petra Knab-Hägele interviewed by hkp.com
IVV 4.0 – What lies ahead for German institutions
The consultation draft for the new version of the Remuneration Ordinance for Institutions (IVV 4.0) preoccupies HR managers in financial institutions. hkp.com talks with Isabel Jahn and Petra Knab-Hägele about the upcoming changes. read more ...
Viktoria Jahn and Petra Knab-Hägele interviewed by hkp.com
Corporate start-ups: Combining the best of both worlds doesn’t work
More and more established companies are founding or buying start-ups. hkp/// group experts Viktoria Jahn and Petra Knab-Hägele explain, how these corporate start-ups are organizationally linked and how they compensate. read more ...
Results of the hkp/// group study "Pay for Pioneers 2020 – Organization & Compensation in Corporate Start-ups"
Corporate start-ups: fewer compromises, more success
The hkp/// group study "Pay for Pioneers" has investigated the organizational integration of and compensation systems in corporate start-ups in Germany and highlights key aspects for the success of these projects. read more ...
David Voggeser & Leon Jacob interviewed by hkp.com
Retain for Success: Employee retention for the upswing
In an interview with hkp.com, the hkp/// group experts David Voggeser and Leon Jacob report on the balancing act of having to build up and reduce staff at the same time - and, above all, to retain employees who are critical to success. read more ...
Results of the Global Equity Insights Survey 2020
Strong tool in times of uncertainty: Equity-based compensation
Ownership and employee engagement are the key objectives of equity-based compensation for companies worldwide, according to the recent Global Equity Insights Survey from the management consultancy hkp/// group. read more ...
Overview on Global ExecuNet (GEN) survey 2019 results
Innovative gender pay gap analyses in selected countries worldwide
hkp/// group has examined top executive compensation in a global context. This article gives insights on compensation differences between female and male managers in selected countries world-wide. read more ...
Jennifer S. Schulz and Verena Vandervelt interviewed by hkp.com
Insights on the gender pay gap in selected countries worldwide
The gender pay gap - as well as the methodology behind its calculation – has been widely discussed. Jennifer Schulz and Verena Vandervelt talk about the hkp/// group approach and the gender pay gap in selected countries worldwide. read more ...
International HR and compensation expert strengthens the executive compensation business
John Pfeiffer new Senior Manager at hkp/// group
Beginning January 1, 2020, John Pfeffer joins hkp/// group as new Senior Manager. The international HR and compensation expert with experience in the raw materials and energy sector strengthens the executive compensation business. read more ...
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Pay for Pioneers – Start-up Compensation Survey 2.0
How does attractive compensation look like in start-ups? This is the key question hkp/// group's start-up study deals with for the second time. Participate now and benefit from exclusive market insights! read more ...
hkp/// group compensation experts Jennifer S. Schulz and Sabrina Müsel interviewed by hkp.com
Identifying and eliminating the gender pay gap
Many companies have put their compensation levels and processes to the cross-gender fairness test. hkp.com talked to hkp/// group experts Jennifer S. Schulz and Sabrina Müsel. read more ...
Jouco Bleeker and Barry Kitz interviewed by hkp.com
Global Pay Trends on the Agenda
The change of work and compensation makes measuring and comparing compensation of executives worldwide tough. hkp.com talked to hkp/// Remunet Managing Director Jouco Bleeker and Barry Kitz, Global ExecuNet Network Manager. read more ...
hkp.com interviewing Dr. Christine Abel and Petra Knab-Hägele
Grading: Renaissance in difficult times
Many companies consider cost-cutting measures. At the same time, the demand for job evaluation and grading projects is increasing. hkp.com talks to hkp/// group experts Petra Knab-Hägele and Verena Vandervelt. read more ...
David Voggeser and Florian Hauser interviewed by hkp.com
Miracle Cure Spot Bonuses?
Many companies cut the link between individual performance and variable compensation and instead use spot bonuses for individual differentiation. David Voggeser and Florian Hauser on advantages and disadvantages of this instrument. read more ...
Results of the Global Equity Insights Survey 2019
Entrepreneurship driven by equity-based compensation
Entrepreneurship and ownership are the key objectives of equity-based compensation for companies worldwide, according to the recent Global Equity Insights Survey from the management consultancy hkp/// group. read more ...
hkp.com talks with Martina Schüpbach and Johanna Rewald
Transparency as an opportunity!
In times of digitalization, company data transparency and its significance for talent and compensation management is also an issue undergoing changes. Companies should approach the topic with a critical but proactive eye. read more ...
hkp/// group Analysis “Executive and Non-Executive Director Compensation in Europe 2018”
Top Management Compensation in Europe
Compensation for CEOs in leading European companies has risen by approximately eight percent due to a record high at Anheuser-Busch InBev. Special effects distort the overall picture: Excluding Anheuser-Busch, the increase was only 0.8%. read more ...
hkp.com speaks to Dr. Harriet Sebald and Joachim Kayser
This Side of Utopia: Performance Management and Reward
Performance management and how it impacts the way companies pay and develop executives and employees continues to be a topic that dominates the HR agenda. An interview on current trends and their impact. read more ...
Simply and accurately determine functions' value
Grading / Job Evaluation
Grading forms the basis of processes such as talent management and compensation policies as well as supporting the implementation of regulatory/legal requirements. read more ...
Interview with Jennifer S. Schulz and Verena Vandervelt
How top executives get compensated internationally
For the seventh year in a row, the hkp/// group has analyzed the compensation of international top executives. The result: Compensation levels in emerging markets are still approaching those in Western countries. read more ...
David Voggeser and Andrew Thain interviewed by hkp.com
Current Market Practice on Equity-based Compensation
In 2019, hkp/// group and the Global Equity Organization once again conduct the Global Equity Insights study - the biggest research on global market practices regarding equity-based compensation. read more ...
Verena Vandervelt and David Voggeser interviewed by hkp.com
Simple doesn't necessarily mean bad
For more and more HR departments, grading systems are becoming a matter of top priority – partly because of legal pressure to ensure transparency over pay, and partly as a prerequisite for dynamic, business-oriented HR management. read more ...
Developing and implementing individual grading solutions
Job Evaluation & Grading
Job evaluation is an important basis for talent management, remuneration policy and new requirements, such as gender pay gap analyses. But many companies feel that the established analytical approaches are no longer fit for purpose. read more ...
Individual Solutions based on the relevant Standards
Total Rewards, Remuneration Strategy & Principles
One of the most critical tools for sustainable corporate success is developing a budget-sensitive and efficient remuneration strategy that meets the needs of an organization’s employees. That is the challenge. read more ...
Carsten Schlichting and David Voggeser interviewed by hkp.com
Grading as enabler for compensation transparency
How grading or job evaluation systems can help to fulfill employees’ right on information under the new Pay Transparency Act. hkp.com spoke to hkp/// group experts Carsten Schlichting and David Voggeser. read more ...
hkp.com spoke to Isabel Jahn and David Voggeser
Greater Transparency for greater Wage Equality
What should companies be doing to achieve greater equality of salaries and income for men and women in light of the new draft legislation from the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth? read more ...
On-Site-Support: Case Study Global variable Compensation
Designing and Implementing a Global System of variable Compensation
Case study on hkp/// group's on-site support revising the system of variable compensation and related performance management processes for executives of a global tech company, introducing a new level of professionalism. read more ...
hkp.com interview with Carsten Schlichting and David Voggeser
Putting company car policies to the test
Company cars are highly desired status symbols for non-tariff employees. However, changing employee preferences, technological advance and greater environmental awareness mean that companies need to take action in this area. read more ...
Carsten Schlichting and David Voggeser on compensation benchmarks
Management information, not data salad
Offering a competitive total compensation package is a key factor in attracting and retaining talented individuals for critical roles in companies. Firms need an overview of the compensation situation in their specific industry. read more ...
Reliable market data and tailor-made grading systems
Surveys and research on compensation levels, structures and systems
To win top talent and keep it in the company long term, companies must make sure their employees feel that their compensation levels are fair, compared both to the going market rates and to positions of similar standing within the firm. read more ...
Turning employees into owners
Equity-based compensation and employee share purchase plans
Equity-based compensation is an effective tool for aligning the interests of executives, employees and shareholders. It turns employees into owners and incentivizes employees to contribute to sustainable success. read more ...
Setting challenging yet achievable targets as a key success factor
Calibrating long-term incentive systems
The calibration of performance targets – how the target levels are set for long-terms incentives or LTIs – has a decisive impact on the incentivization of executives and other staff. read more ...
Competitive and fair remuneration
Compensation management
For executives and other staff to show long-term loyalty to a company, they must feel that the compensation they receive is fair both in terms of normal market rates and compared to other jobs of similar importance within the firm. read more ...
Following international best practices and national regulatory
Valuation of equity-based compensation
hkp/// group has many years of experience in the valuation of equity-based compensation instruments for accounting purposes whether for client projects, published studies or in our capacity as experts. read more ...
From consulting to operational on-site support
Operational compensation management as support of the HR function
The challenges facing HR departments are many and varied: changes in corporate strategy, new organizational structures, developments in regulations, shifting operations. read more ...
Understandable and action guiding
Communicating and implementing incentive systems
Incentive systems are only successful if the executives and other staff they affect fully understand them and gear their mindset and behavior toward the goals they contain. read more ...
Sustainable compensation systems that support the company's performance
Sales compensation
Sales functions vary widely. As a result, standardized incentive systems are often ineffective – and standardized compensation systems even more so. read more ...
Keeping up with the market and company's needs
Variable compensation systems
Incentives are highly effective. This is both good and bad news for companies. Good news in that variable compensation, whether annual or multiannual in structure, is a powerful management tool. read more ...
hkp/// group Interview
Sales compensation should reward actual sales success
Challenges of developing effective sales compensation systems, in particular using hard and soft business targets. read more ...
Personnel Support and Interim Management
On-Site-Support
Whether you a need an experienced senior manager to take charge of your HR department or a team of young consultants to help you implement a new HR tool, we have the right solution for you. read more ...
Carsten Schlichting and David Voggeser interviewed by hkp.com
Company cars: Driving e-mobility?
Germans have long been fascinated by automobiles – cars in general, and company cars in particular. But is that still the case today? hkp/// group experts Carsten Schlichting and David Voggeser on changes in company car regulations. read more ...
Support for implementing, appointing and training
Compensation control committees, compensation officers and compensation control reports
hkp/// group helps organizations with implementing the compensation officer function at banks, with the appointment of officers, their ongoing training and the exercise of their duties. read more ...
Disclosing compensation data of banks and financial services firms
Compensation reports Financial Services
Working alongside you, hkp/// group draws up compensation reports based on your compensation systems. These reports take into account the full depth and breadth of information required by the relevant legislation. read more ...
Focus on regulations and incentives
Sales compensation in retail and corporate banking
At hkp/// group, we understand the business and sales concepts used by financial institutions. As a result, we are able to develop models for sales functions that provide incentives, while ensuring compliance with regulations. read more ...
Checking regulations, structure and best-practice requirements
Evaluating supervisory boards under the requirements of the German Banking Act (KWG)
With the European Center for Board Efficiency, hkp/// group has developed an evaluation for checking the regulatory requirements for the supervisory board's work, and at the same time monitoring the best-practice requirements. read more ...
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