We are focused on improving organizational performance through well-designed compensation and equity programs. Our unique approach reduces dependence on "market data" while emphasizing your corporate culture and goals.

The flexibility of compensation programs allows companies to design integrated programs that are unique, effective and cost-controlled. These programs are also one of the most effective drivers of communication between a company, its employees and its shareholders. Performensation prides itself at being a guide in the design process. We understand that a program will not work if it is cost prohibitive, difficult to communicate or too difficult to administer properly. The strength of our work is in understanding your goals and culture and in our application of practical yet innovative solutions.

Our work only begins at the design phase. We stay closely involved during the essential communication phase and throughout the program rollout to ensure that the solution performs as expected. Our goal is to guide you full circle through the continuing process of program improvement.

We focus on the best solution rather than simply parroting "market trends" and examples of what you already know. Utilizing a holistic analysis process, we determine the cause of an issue instead of just working to fix symptoms. Our clients are looking for an answer that will provide a solution over the long run.

GEMS is the answer to the question: “How do I handle my performance equity plans?”

GEMS manages performance-based equity plans from award date through vesting. It interacts with your stock administration system, allowing the flexibility and support required without changing platforms.

GEMS is the first and only tool specifically designed to track and report performance criteria for multiple sources, participants, plan types and performance criteria. And, it fits seamlessly between your compensation department and your stock administration software or outsourcing provider.

With GEMS you can finally use your performance-based equity programs to DRIVE performance rather than just reward it®. Your performance plans are designed to take your company where it needs to go.

Let GEMS help drive you there.

Drive performance instead of just rewarding it

Link each individual’s goals to your corporate vision and mission

Ensure that achieving or missing goals is meaningful event, while not distracting from future deliverables

Design plans that communicate the company’s unique position, while maintaining market relevance

Provide effective communication and administration for management and plan participants

The Performensation GRAMmaR Approach

Goals, Responsibilities, Accountability, Motivation, Reward

GOALS must be focused, reasonable and understood.

Participants must understand their RESPONSIBILITIES

ACCOUNTABILITY must be clear and defined

MOTIVATION results from seeing a path to success

REWARDS should be expected and appreciated

GEMS provides the support required to assure your performance-based plans deliver as designed

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