| Executive Compensation - The Silicon Valley Index |
| Base Pay |
Evaluation of pay levels: Companies of similar industry and size. |
| Variable Compensation |
Short and long-term incentives. |
| Deferred Compensation |
Programs for deferral of pay and taxes. |
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| Board of Directors |
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| Retainers |
Annual fees for service. |
| Meeting Fees |
Meeting attendance. |
| Stock Options |
Outside directors receive non-qualified shares only. |
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| Incentive Plans |
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| Bonus Plans |
Based on company & individual performance. |
| Sales / Commissions |
Custom tailored to the needs of your company. |
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| Benchmark Studies |
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| Job Analysis |
Determining content of jobs to assure valid survey comparison. |
| Job Evaluation |
Defining skill sets needed to perform job. |
| Pay/Market Analysis |
Pay Comparison with jobs of similar content and skill factors. |
| Grade Structures |
Hierarchical pay system. |
| Performance Appraisals |
System for measuring relative performance. |
| Merit Matrix |
Pay for performance correlation. |
| Annual Budget |
Based on competitive market position and cost factors. |
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| Stock Programs |
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| Incentive Stock Options |
Qualified programs used only for employees. |
| Non-Qualified Options |
Options that may be granted to non-employees or employees. |
| Stock Purchase Plans |
Allows employees to purchase stock at a discount. |
| Evergreen Programs |
Replace for stock options as they mature. |
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| Other Services |
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| Custom Surveys |
Unique data or industry requirements. |
| Survey Analysis |
Evaluation of vendor surveys. |
| Pre-Requisites |
Special programs of all types. |
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