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Strategic Compensation Survey 2009 - Brazil
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SUMMARY

Companies from all over the world are facing the consequences of quick and constant changes in the marketplace. For the past five years, ongoing mergers, spin-offs, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, IPOs, etc have forced companies to find answers and to come up with solutions to meet the challenges of attracting, retaining and motivating professionals, especially those classified as talents.

In Brazil, we have observed significant increase in the search for qualified staff, given that there are continuous new investment in plants, technologies, infrastructure, and services.

Therefore, both domestic and international companies from all industries have been searching answers to the most relevant questions required for the success of any business endeavor:

• What is the most appropriate and competitive compensation to executive level and key positions?
• What is the best way to determine competitiveness of my compensation package?
• Does the indirect compensation approach offer the correct cost/benefit ratio to the organization?
• What is employees’ perception concerning the compensation package?
• Is the risk level of variable compensation of the company aligned with market practices?

So that companies may find the best answers to these and other questions, it is essential that Human Resources professionals, which are ultimately responsible for managing the compensation and benefit programs, have a source of information that brings together technology, innovation and reliability. Therefore, Watson Wyatt is proud to provide to these organizations a tool that combines all those assumptions - the STRATEGIC COMPENSATION SURVEY.

ABOUT THE STRATEGIC COMPENSATION SURVEY

STRATEGIC COMPENSATION SURVEY is performed annually by Watson Wyatt team of consultants with domestic and international companies from different industries. Amounting to a total of 6 editions, STRATEGIC COMPENSATION SURVEY has experienced growth of over 250% in the total number of participants and in 2008 there were more than 200 companies from different industries, such as shown below:

To access the complete list of participating companies, please contact a Watson Wyatt consultant.

EVERYTHING YOUR COMPANY NEEDS FROM ONE SINGLE INFORMATION SOURCE

The target is to serve as a unique source of answers to all the questions on Total Remuneration. The Strategic Compensation Survey presents the results divided into four levels of remuneration that enclose.

Using certified methodology, the model allows clients to determine the value of benefits to employees.

CATALOG OF SURVEYED POSITIONS

There is no single compensation survey design that works for large, complex companies as well as small businesses – and every structure in-between. Hence, Watson Wyatt's Strategic Compensation Survey includes varied components to address the variety of organizational structures in the marketplace. The comprehensive Catalog of Positions comprises nearly 420 positions, distributed from top to bottom positions in the organization, except for operational positions.

However, the catalog sums up the most relevant job positions, what makes possible speed for analysis as well as clarity in conclusions.

POSITIONS COMPARISON (JOB MATCHING) AND DATA COLLECTION

The job positions of your company will be compared with the typical job positions of the survey and evaluated through the Watson Wyatt worldwide system - Watson Wyatt Global Grading System, which makes possible comparisons, for Job Position by Job Position Methodology, as for Job Evaluation Position Methodology (GGS).

PRESENTATIONS OF RESULTS

The results of STRATEGIC COMPENSATION SURVEY are submitted in report form presenting key information in a user friendly format, with the advantage of exporting it to Excel™, Word ^TM or Acrobat. It also contains specific analysis using charts and tables that facilitate understanding.

• Executive Summary – Reports key results of the survey to executive positions including managerial analysis depending on the internal structure (points, grades, ranking, etc.)
• Technical Report – For compensation specialists, this report will be based on information from a panel of selected companies.
• Collective Meeting – Following the analysis phase, we will make a group presentation to all survey participants. We will present the market trends identified during the survey, our analysis of the survey results and our recommendations regarding how organizations can most effectively use the information.

COMPTRACK ONLINE

COMPTRACK ONLINE is the electronic tool of Watson Wyatt that provides on-line access to the survey reports. The system comprises surveys carried out by Watson Wyatt in over 95 countries. The technology used by COMPTRACK ONLINE provides a variety of functions that:

• Enables visualization of data on monthly or annual basis;
• Selects currency and customization of conversion rates to facilitate analyses between different countries;
• Exports data to different formats, such as Excel™, XML, Word™ and Adobe (PDF).

SURVEY SCHEDULE

FEES

⁽¹⁾ The amounts shall be added by incurring taxes in Brazil (ISS, PIS and COFINS). Thus, as provided by the legislation in place, fees will be added by 16.62%.
⁽²⁾ The amount is individualized by additional panel.
⁽³⁾ The amount shall be added by transportation costs (air and/or ground transportation), parking facilities, meals and accommodation, as required.

Payments will be made as follows:

• 40 percent upon survey enrollment
• 60 percent upon delivery of results

WATSON WYATT: GLOBAL PRESENCE, LOCAL EXPERTISE

No other provider of compensation data can match our global presence. Watson Wyatt Data Services (WWDS) is a leading provider of compensation, benefits and employment practices information to the global employer community. From our strategically located data centers around the globe, WWDS annually gathers, analyzes and compiles data on the remuneration, benefits and employment practices of local and multinational companies. A dedicated staff of more than 350 associates handles everything from local pay issues to the most complex global pay equity concerns, using a variety of proprietary tools and methods.

Our international databases contain up-to-date compensation information covering millions of employees. The data is based on the survey participation of organizations ranging from emerging growth companies to many of the world’s largest conglomerates. Our databases are recognized worldwide as the most reliable source of current data for compensation planning. Many of our global surveys are available in an array of formats, including print, PDF, online and CD. Our cutting-edge online programs provide easy-to-use data analysis for all the geographic and industry-specific data produced from our surveys.

In Latin America, Watson Wyatt Data Services provides data and consulting to 18 of the largest economies in the region. With cutting-edge tools and technology, and expert advice and counsel, Watson Wyatt will help your organization develop competitive compensation programs that work.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information about the Watson Wyatt’s Strategic Compensation Survey, please contact one of our consultants: