Does the agency use flexible compensation strategies to attract and retain quality employees who possess mission-critical competencies?

Elements of YES

The agency uses appropriate compensation flexibilities such as recruitment bonuses, referral bonuses, retention allowances, relocation bonuses, critical position pay, tuition assistance, student loan repayments, superior qualifications appointment, special salary rates, pay banding or skill-based pay (where permitted), etc. The agency periodically evaluates the effectiveness of flexibilities being utilized.

Suggested Performance Indicators

• Agency and/or human capital strategic plans and policies promote appropriate use of compensation flexibilities and make a successful business case to support funding.
• Written policies and procedures describe guidelines for use of flexibilities.
• Analysis of statistics indicates that flexibilities are used effectively.
• Entrance and exit interview data are tracked and analyzed to assess the impact of flexibilities.