Think Business, Think Equality | Pay and reward

1How is pay determined?

We have a pay and grading structureWe have a pay policy or strategyWe use discretion when deciding pay ratesA combination of all threeNone of the above

2Which staff are included in the pay and grading system?

There is one pay scale and all staff are included in itThere is one pay scale but senior management are not included in itThere is more than one pay scale, but all staff are included in the pay and grading systemThere is more than one pay scale but senior management are not included in them.

4What factors do you take into account when deciding starting pay?

ExperienceQualificationsAgeMarket valueNew staff member’s pay in previous jobOther

5Who decides starting pay when negotiating?

Owner of the companyBoard of directorsHuman resourcesLine managerOther

6How do staff progress through the pay scales or bands? (Please tick all that apply)

Length of time in postCompleted probationary periodExperienceQualifications or trainingAgeChanges to market valueNegotiationAppraisalOther

8Which incentives do you offer staff?

OvertimeShift allowanceDiscretionary allowances (sometimes used to retain or attract staff with special skills or experience)Performance related payCommissionBonus systemOther

9What factors influence the rates of these incentives? (Please tick all that apply)

Awarded at a flat rate or fixed sumPercentage of basic salaryLength of serviceExperienceQualifications or trainingMarket value or industry standardUnsocial hoursOther

10Who makes the decisions around incentives for staff? (Please tick all that apply)

Owner of the companyBoard of directorsHuman resourcesLine managerIncentives are determined using a pay and grading scale

11Do you offer any in-kind benefits to your staff?

All staff get receive in-kind benefitsSome staff get theseNo

12Which in-kind benefits or allowances do you offer to staff? (Please tick all that apply)

Company carSubsidised fuelEntertainment allowanceChildcare allowancePrivate health careGym membershipProfit share schemeOther

13Which factors are considered when deciding who is eligible for these benefits?

The type of job heldSeniority within the companyLength of serviceOther

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