Performance Reviews Out; Performance Pay In

While the future of the annual performance review process is in question, what is clear is the important role that performance will continue to play in determining employee pay. This article presents APQC survey and Open Standards Benchmark data on the prevalence, payout potential, and business case for performance-based pay. It provides guidance for organizations looking to benchmark their pay-for-performance plans and offers suggestions for determining how much pay to tie to employee performance.