Compensation Optimization

Fix Compensation Problems.

Your employees are leaving for better pay, and those who stay are unhappy and vocal about it. Ascend People addresses the root causes of your employee dissatisfaction and turnover.

Is compensation creating HR issues?

Losing staff due to $$$

Accusations of Pay Inequities

Marketplace Misalignment

Employee Complaints

High Cost of Living Complaints

Inconsistent Pay Policies

Compensation
Optimization services

Eliminate frustration and dissatisfaction with equitable, market-aligned compensation packages that attract, retain, and motivate your team.

Market Analysis &
Job Pricing

Ensure your compensation packages are competitive within your industry. Improve recruitment, retention and staff satisfaction.

Equity Audits

Address complaints related to pay inequities – often based on race or LGBTQ. Promote fairness, transparency, and a culture of equity and inclusion.

Compensation Policies & Philosophy

Provide guidelines for performance-based rewards. Ensure consistency in compensation. across the organization.

Compensation
Structure Design

Develop clarity and consistency in compensation decisions. Ensure fairness and transparency across the organization.

Compensation Training for Leaders and Staff

Equip leaders and staff with the knowledge to understand, navigate, and leverage the compensation system effectively.

Retained Annual Compensation Management

Ongoing support and expertise to manage changes in the market, organizational priorities, and employee performance.

Our Approach

Ascend People’s Compensation Optimization begins with a comprehensive assessment, diving deep into your current HR functions to identify strengths and areas for growth. We then craft a customized HR roadmap that aligns with your nonprofit’s unique needs and strategic goals, providing a clear path to HR excellence.