12 Points of a Good Compensation Plan

Green checks being made on checklistHow to reward partners.

By August J. Aquila
What Makes a Great Partnership

During the last 13 years I have focused a large part of my practice on helping firms develop compensation plans. A critical element in keeping partners engaged is having a compensation system that rewards them for doing the right things. Here’s what I found to be some of the best practices.

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  1. Every compensation plan should be constructed to help the firm enhance its ability to service clients, achieve its strategic goals and attract, reward and retain the right people. If a firm’s plan does not accomplish these objectives, it needs to be restructured.