The low-down on using salary surveys

The low-down on using salary surveys

Salary surveys are frequently very expensive and of widely varying content, presentation and quality. CubikSurvey, a new online pay database, has published a free guide to help you choose a survey which meets your information needs.

Is there really a correct rate of pay for the job?

All too many executives, and indeed, many employees, believe that it is not only possible, but relatively simple, to establish the right pay rate, for any given job, in any industry, in any location, for any age or experience level — preferably down to the last pound.

The expectation is that remuneration specialists, and the surveys they provide, can wave a magic wand and come up with the only right answer. But this rather overlooks the complexity of remuneration issues, says Cubiks, which is a part of the PA Consulting Group.

What you will find in this new guide

• an analysis of the different types of surveys available, plus the advantages and disadvantages of each approach
  

• some things to look out for, and some to avoid — survey samples, lead times and trend lines
  
• using survey data
  
• a user’ s checklist — selecting the right survey
  
• further reading — a selection of publications you might find valuable.
  
  

Want to know more?

Title: Selecting and Benefiting from Salary Surveys, by CubikSurvey.com.

Availability: The guide is available free of charge at www.cubiksurvey.com

Cubiks has just announced the release of CubikSurvey — an innovative online pay database that provides fast access to the most accurate salary data .

Cubiks is looking for people to join its first survey. Client information with be gathered during October and November 2001 and the data will be available to you in December.

If you would like to view a flash demo of this site or find out more details, visit . . . www.cubiksurvey.com

Posted 18 October 2001