Compensation & Performance Management

Analysis, Evaluation, Optimization and Development of Compensation Systems

Our compensation and performance management systems takes into consideration an operating model in combination with control logic and effective means of motivation control. These can involve monetary incentive systems as well as non-monetary leadership and feedback principles that creates a favorable environment in which performance can thrive.. In either case, it is important to link your company’s goals with the interests and preferences of your employees. We support our clients in this design process, drawing on our worldwide experience. In this way, we offer you individual solutions, whether domestic or international.

In addition, we have been catalysts and trailblazers of modern compensation consulting for many years, and we guide you through the development of total compensation systems, design of your benefits portfolio, transition into the “new work” environment and creation of both robust and flexible job structures for companies of all sizes and sectors.
With the proven market data from our compensation database, certified by the Technical Inspection System (TÜV) we also advise you on the transparency required to make sound decisions on salary positioning.

We offer your HR experts exclusive access to our compensation database, the Kienbaum Compensation Portal, where you can produce digital, customized compensation queries on such topics as career models, organizational development or talent management.

Other compensation & performance management services

Compensation Data Services

Kienbaum offers compensation data for a variety of sectors, job groups, hierarchy levels and countries. With one of Europe’s largest databases, Kienbaum is able to create individual benchmarks, comprehensive salary studies or an on-line portal. It has been a pioneer in modern compensation consulting for over 50 years. With sites in Germany and beyond, Kienbaum is able to provide worldwide support.

Kienbaum Compensation Portal

Job Structure and Career Models

We offer future-oriented grading processes to manage and assess the significance of roles within traditional and agile organizations, creating a centralized and internationally scalable basis for integrated HR and career management.

Performance Management

Modern performance management systems combine the control logic of a business and operating model with effective means of motivating and controlling performance. Besides classic models for goals agreement and bonuses for all levels and functional areas, there is an increasing demand for non-monetary solutions focused on feedback-based models of leadership and control. Together with our clients, we develop suitable and pragmatic solutions for your overall comprehensive strategy that achieve practical success in your organization.

Comprehensive Compensation Strategies

Kienbaum offers compensation data for a variety of sectors, job groups, hierarchy levels and countries. With one of Europe’s largest databases, Kienbaum is able to create individual benchmarks, comprehensive salary studies or an on-line portal. It has been a pioneer in modern compensation consulting for over 50 years. With sites in Germany and beyond, Kienbaum is able to provide worldwide support.

Board Of Directors, Supervisory Board, Advisory Board Compensation

As an independent compensation specialist with high-quality tools, we ensure the appropriateness and sustainability of your compensation structure and provide you with holistic advice regarding your adaptation and redesign in accordance with legal requirements and corporate governance codes.

Newsletter Compensation News

Each quarter, you will receive our first-hand reports on current compensation issues. Through our Compensation News newsletter, you stay informed regarding the latest research, invitations to events or updates on legal topics. Our newsletter subscribers are also the first to receive white papers, data extracts from our Europe-wide Kienbaum Compensation Portal or complimentary inside views of our research studies. We would be pleased to welcome you into the ranks of our subscribers.

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