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Compensation context: looking beyond base salary
Total reward as a strategic lever
Compensation decisions are rarely about base salary alone. The right context includes scope, reporting line, title, bonus structure, long-term incentives, benefits, flexibility and the expectations of relevant candidates. Dartry combines role-specific research with recent market conversations to help clients consider the complete proposition.
TOTAL REWARD CHECKLIST
1. Clarify the role’s scope, seniority and reporting line before comparing packages.
2. Review base salary alongside bonus, long-term incentives and benefits.
3. Consider how the title and remit compare with relevant roles in the market.
4. Include flexibility, location and the broader employee proposition.
5. Use appropriate candidate feedback to refine the package as the search develops.
“Effective role design considers the whole proposition: remit, reporting line, opportunity, culture and reward.”
Market volatility and benchmarking
TOTAL REWARD CHECKLIST
TOTAL REWARD CHECKLIST
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