### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Compensation Management Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Compensation Management Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Compensation Management Software Articles [![How to Build a Profit Sharing Strategy for a Thriving Business](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/_learn-profit-sharing@2x.png "How to Build a Profit Sharing Strategy for a Thriving Business")](https://www.g2.com/articles/profit-sharing) [ ### How to Build a Profit Sharing Strategy for a Thriving Business ](https://www.g2.com/articles/profit-sharing) One of the most significant motivators for employees is often—if not always—money. [ ![Mara Calvello](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mara Calvello") MC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/mara-calvello) by Mara Calvello [![How to Award Your Team Merit Pay for Their Hard Work](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/merit-pay@2x.png "How to Award Your Team Merit Pay for Their Hard Work")](https://www.g2.com/articles/merit-pay) [ ### How to Award Your Team Merit Pay for Their Hard Work ](https://www.g2.com/articles/merit-pay) It’s always nice to be rewarded for hard work. [ ![Mara Calvello](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mara Calvello") MC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/mara-calvello) by Mara Calvello [![How to Build a Competitive Compensation and Benefits Plan](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/compensation-and-benefits@2x.png "How to Build a Competitive Compensation and Benefits Plan")](https://www.g2.com/articles/compensation-and-benefits) [ ### How to Build a Competitive Compensation and Benefits Plan ](https://www.g2.com/articles/compensation-and-benefits) When it comes to attracting top talent and recruiting the best possible candidates to work at your company, how do you make coming to work for you stand out from the rest? [ ![Mara Calvello](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mara Calvello") MC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/mara-calvello) by Mara Calvello ## Compensation Management Software Glossary Terms [![Combat Pay](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI362_Glossary_Article_Images_%5BCombat_Pay%5D_V1a.png "Combat Pay")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/combat-pay-definition) [Combat Pay](https://www.g2.com/glossary/combat-pay-definition) Combat pay is extra military compensation for qualifying dangerous-duty service, including hostile fire, imminent danger, and combat-zone tax benefits. by Whitney Rudeseal Peet [![Time Tracking](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI601_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Btime_tracking%5D_V1b.png "Time Tracking")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/time-tracking-definition) [Time Tracking](https://www.g2.com/glossary/time-tracking-definition) Time tracking is the process of employees logging work over a fixed period of time. Learn about time tracking for hourly workers and billable projects. by Holly Landis [![Base Pay](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI433_Glossary_Article_Images_%5BBase_Pay%5D_V1a.png "Base Pay")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/base-pay-definition) [Base Pay](https://www.g2.com/glossary/base-pay-definition) Base pay is the salary a company pays an employee before benefits or deductions. Learn best practices for setting base pay and which factors to consider. by Kelly Fiorini [![Clawback](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI356_Glossary_Article_Images_%5BClawback%5D_V1a.png "Clawback")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/clawback-definition) [Clawback](https://www.g2.com/glossary/clawback-definition) A clawback provision allows a company to take back money given to an employee. Learn how different industries use clawbacks and the potential benefits. by Kelly Fiorini [![Golden Parachute](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM-GI339_Glossary_Article_Images-%5BGolden_Parachute%5D_V1a.png "Golden Parachute")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/golden-parachute-definition) [Golden Parachute](https://www.g2.com/glossary/golden-parachute-definition) A golden parachute refers to a specific type of compensation promised to executives within a company. Learn more about the benefits and best practices. by Stephen Hoops [![Sign-On Bonus](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI250_Glossary_Article_Images-%5BSign_On_Bonus%5D_V1a.png "Sign-On Bonus")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/sign-on-bonus-definition) [Sign-On Bonus](https://www.g2.com/glossary/sign-on-bonus-definition) A sign-on bonus is an award offered to a candidate as an incentive to join the organization. Learn about the benefits, challenges, and more. by Mara Calvello [![Severance Package](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI240_Glossary_Article_Images_-_%5BSeverance_Package%5D_V1a.png "Severance Package")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/severance-package-definition) [Severance Package](https://www.g2.com/glossary/severance-package-definition) A severance package is an offering of pay and other benefits to a laid-off employee. Learn more about features, elements, and more. by Kelly Fiorini [![Back Pay](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI234_Glossary_Article_Images_%5BBackpay%5D_V1a.png "Back Pay")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/back-pay-definition) [Back Pay](https://www.g2.com/glossary/back-pay-definition) Back pay is used to describe any form of unpaid financial compensation owed to an employee by an employer. Learn more about back pay and how to collect it. by Amanda Hahn-Peters [![Salary Freeze](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI187_Glossary_Article_Images_%5BSalary_Freeze%5D_V1b.png "Salary Freeze")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/salary-freeze-definition) [Salary Freeze](https://www.g2.com/glossary/salary-freeze-definition) A salary freeze is when a company suspends salary or wage increases. Learn the benefits of doing so and the best practices. Plus, use this free template. by Mara Calvello [![Gain Sharing](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI177_Glossary_Article_Images_%5BGain_Sharing%5D_V1b.png "Gain Sharing")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/gain-sharing-definition) [Gain Sharing](https://www.g2.com/glossary/gain-sharing-definition) Gain sharing is a performance-based model where employees earn bonuses for improving productivity, efficiency, or quality. Learn its benefits & examples. by Mara Calvello ## Compensation Management Software Discussions 0 Question on: SimplyMerit [What are signs you’ve outgrown Excel for the compensation process?](/discussions/what-are-signs-you-ve-outgrown-excel-for-the-compensation-process) Answer: If you’ve experienced three or more of the following: • Excessive time compiling and recompiling data • Complex budget modeling and proration logic • Formula errors or missing data • Security concerns with emailing salary information • Multiple versions of spreadsheets (version control) • Need access to current information • No time for analysis • Require auditability to aid compliance • Mid-cycle changes occurring for employees • Excessive time to create and distribute adjustment letters • Multi-currency challenges • Part-time and full-time employees Answered: Susan Miller on March 31, 2021 [Your answer](/discussions/what-are-signs-you-ve-outgrown-excel-for-the-compensation-process/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Payscale Ascent (formerly Payfactors) [Does it include more than just salary?](/discussions/what-s-included) Yes, there are tools for assessing equity as well. They also have a Total Rewards Statement. This is a new tool that we don't utilize but based on the release notes, it seems as though it can offer more than just salary using the UDFs. Answered: Consuelo Rios on February 8, 2021 No matter the task you’re completing, Payfactors puts you back in control to think more strategically about compensation at your company. We help you price your jobs by giving you the best salary and hourly wage data out there. But we also help you leverage and store your survey library and internal data, create and manage salary structures, develop pay reports, and so much more. Because doing compensation right doesn’t just mean determining the appropriate salary. Plus, our Job Description Manager tool helps you create, manage, and store your job descriptions. Because you can’t correctly price a job if it doesn’t have an accurate job description, right? Answered: Elizabeth Hartel on January 8, 2020 [See more answers (1)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/what-s-included/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: SAP SuccessFactors HCM [where did successfactors go wrong?](/discussions/where-did-successfactors-go-wrong) wow - some very negative reviews on the site (but some good ones as well.) from those of you that used to use sf: where did it go wrong? is it still better than taleo cornerstone oracle workday et al? Unlike most modern vendors who encourage the client for independence and growth, SFSF protects it's partner by limiting access to "provision access", even for simple tasks such as some fields or reports customization. That highly increases the ongoing support to be timely and costly. 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