Pay structure
The structure of pay within the business is likely to be different for the various employment groups. Although it is often better to have a single pay structure for all employees, it is more typical to have a range of pay structures dependent on the level within the organisation.
These should be considered when thinking about the pay review process. The following questions may start your thinking in this:
* Do you have pay grades and, if not, has the time arrived for them to be considered and introduced?
* Has the time come to introduce or change the job evaluation system?
* Are you confident that this complies with the Equal Pay Act ? Have you done an equal pay audit ? Are there groups within your organisation which need special consideration due to historical pay anomalies which you are trying to resolve?
* Do you want to reduce the amount of overtime and the associated costs? Does your current system work properly, or is it abused at all? If so, do you need to negotiate a change to the overtime rules?