This document discusses merit planning and promotion methodology. It provides: 1) An overview of performance management and its importance in merit planning and promotion. Merit pay rewards high performers with ongoing additional pay based on past performance, while promotion elevates employees to higher levels based on advancement. 2) Criteria for merit planning and promotion including current and historical performance, peer feedback, internal parity, and talent categories. Metrics like a 360 degree review process and 9 box model are also discussed. 3) Reference matrices for merit increases ranging from 9-12% for outstanding performance to 0% for not meeting expectations. Promotion increase ranges from 12-15% for outstanding to 5% for meeting expectations. 4