3. Agenda
Problems with Rewards in Smaller Organizations
3 Solutions for Linking Rewards with Results
Elements of a Total Compensation Portfolio
Short Term vs Long Term Rewards
Case Study- Long Term Incentives
Typical Reward Design Process
Questions & Next Steps
9. Problem: 401K Maxed
Maxed out
Key people contribute to 401K plan
limits, so extra compensation is paid
out with a large tax bill
10. The Solution- Reward Key
People
To share pay and profits based on
their role and their results
For building long-term business value
(not just this year’s profits)
To think like an owner
(without giving away shares)
To stay with the company and put their heads
and hearts into building it with you
12. 4 Elements of Total
Compensation
Benefits
Membership & Loyalty
Change in
Pay
Pay for Performance
Incentives
Results Gain-sharing
Base Pay
Role &
Responsibility
Short Term &
Long Term
13. Promise: Pay for Performance
When managers do the Right Things
that produce profits and grow the long-
term business value, plan shares the
gain
14. Promise- Team
Key people feel they're rewarded to
work with you together to achieve the
business goals
16. Short Term vs Long Term
Short Term
• Pay for Annual Results
Long term
• Pay for Building Value
17. Benefit: Long Term Incentive Plans
Varies
• Annual funding based on profit levels
• Adjusted based on individual results
Retain
• Focuses on long term value creation
• “Golden handcuffs” – vested payout
Taxes
• Tax deferred instead of W2 payout
• Additional retirement vehicle
Owner
• Defer compensation for stock transfer
• Provide fund for owners retirement
19. CASE STUDY: Mr. Client, Age 45, Ultra Preferred, Non Tobacco, Whole
Life Legacy 10 Pay, Face Amount $230,717
Year Age
Annual
Premium
Annual
Retirement
Income
Cash Value Death Benefit
1 46 10,000 3,531 230,787
5 50 10,000 40,853 237,304
10 55 10,000 104,134 253,936
15 60 141,174 296,784
20 65 23,061 165,928 304,226
21 66 23,061 151,656 270,908
22 67 23,061 136,301 238,103
23 68 23,061 120,279 218,690
24 69 23,061 103,456 198,444
25 70 23,061 85,784 177,297
26 71 23,061 67,220 155,239
27 72 23,061 47,717 132,229
28 73 23,061 27,225 108,284
29 74 23,061 5,719 85,060
35 80 16,675 89,443
40 85 26,491 91,744
45 90 34,020 91,221
50 95 34,316 81,297
55 100 42,831 42,831
MassMutual Life Insurance
Company
Thomas R. Zugger, CLU, ChFC, CLTC
Robert DiGiore
*Dividends are neither estimates nor guaranteed, but are based
on our 2016 dividend scale. Dividends in the future may be lower
or higher, depending on the company's actual experience.
20. Reward Design Process
Total Reward
Compensation
Plan
Business
Plan
Identify
what
creates
business
value
Dash-
boards
Track
Review
Improve
Business
Metrics
Roles
Clarify roles
responsibility,
accountability
expected
performance
Targets
Establish
and value
reward
targets
(base pay,
incentives)
Design
Reward
results,
reduce tax,
retain value,
plan for
transition
Model
Forecast
payouts and
future
values to
ensure
meets goals
Investments
Select investment
vehicle and plan
design
21. Complimentary
Total Rewards Evaluation
Schedule Consultation
Diana & Robert
Evaluation
Identify your needs
Outline Game Plan
Project timeline and investment
Design Phase
Custom Rewards Plan
01
02
03
04
Total Reward
Evaluation
Evaluate your current
key people, plans,
business and owner
long term goals
Game Plan
Proposal
Specific detailed
outline of timeline and
investment to create &
implement your Total
Rewards Plan
Editor's Notes
PAY FAIRLY- INTERNAL
PAY ENOUGH TO RETAIN - MARKET
4 TYPES OF PAY– MOSTPERCEIVED REWARD
LINK CONTRIBUTION & PERFORMANCE TO PAYOUT
REWARD LOYALTY & RESULTS
DRIVE LONG TERM OWNERSHIP THINKING