A/E Bonus & Benefit Plans Publisher: PSMJ Resources, Inc. Date Published: 2019 Number of Pages: 329 Format: Hardcopy & PDF Price: $587 For previous versions of this survey contact Diane at dconstantine@psmj.com or call (617) 965-0055.A/E Bonus & Benefit Plans Benchmark Survey Bundle Survey Report + Benchmark Tool = Save big and get even more value from your Survey Report when you bundle it with PSMJ's Bonus & Benefit Plans Benchmark Tool. The Benchmark Tool provides sophisticated MS Excel spreadsheets that make it easy to compare your firm’s bonus and benefits against firms of similar size, service, client type, and market. Just input your firm’s data, and instantly get a clear, objective look at where your firm stands, using the latest benchmarking indicators. ![]() BELOW: Learn more about our other architecture and engineering survey reports on Management Compensation, Staff Compensation, and Financial Performance. |
PART I: BONUS PLANS
Cash and Non-Cash Bonus Plans
Number of Bonus Plans
Types of Cash Bonuses
Performance Bonuses
Cash Bonus Dollar Amounts
Range of Incentive Payments as Percentage of Salary
Types of Non-Cash Bonuses
Bonus Plan Administration
Eligibility
Factors Used to Determine Incentive Payments
Distribution Schedules and Determining Amounts
Waiting Periods
Bonus Plan Ratings
Bonus Plan Ratings
Overall Level of Satisfaction
Fair Level of Reward to Staff
Reward Desired Employee Performance
Plan Motivates Staff
Ease of Administration
Plan Meets Firm's Overall Needs
Level of Satisfaction Analysis
PART II: BENEFIT PLANS
HR Strategies
Overall HR Strategies
Benefits Strategies
Tailoring Benefits
Office Hours, Schedules, and Policies
Office Hours and Flexible Schedules
Working from Home
Children in the Office
Pets in the Office
Work/Life Balance
Company Spirit and Morale
Employee Feedback
Cell Phones
Monitoring/Restricting Employee Usage
Overtime Pay
Comp Time
Employee Time Off and Leave
Holidays
Vacation, Sick Time, and PTO
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Personal Leave/Paid Time Off (PTO)
Additional Time Off for Managers
Jury Duty
Military Reserve Leave
Bereavement Leave
Maternity Leave
Paternity Leave
Family Leave
Group Insurance, Health, and Wellness
Medical/Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Dental Insurance
Supplemental Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
Health and Wellness Programs
Retirement Plans
Retirement Plan Options
Vesting Periods
Employer Contributions to 401(k) Plans
Waiting Period for New Hires
Financial, Legal, and Transportation Benefits
Financial Assistance
Financial and Legal Services
Parking/Transportation
Training, Education, and Leadership Benefits
Training and Development Programs and Budgets
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance
Reimbursement for Books and Supplies
Other Educational Benefits
Leadership Policies
Management Transition Plans
Employee Performance and Salary Reviews
Employee Performance Reviews
Salary Increases and Compensation Committees
Factors Used to Determine Salary Increases
New Hire Negotiations and Relocation
New Hire Negotiations
Relocation Payment Policies
Basis for Relocation Payments
Types of Reimbursable Relocation Costs
The Impact of Turnover
Turnover Rates
Reasons for Staff Turnover
New Hire Turnover
Exit Interviews
Severance Pay
PART III: COMPARISON RESULTS
Benefit Policy Comparison Results
Superior Fringe Benefits
Competitive Fringe Benefits
Minimal Fringe Benefits
Bonus Policy Comparison Results
Highest Bonus Dollars per Staff
Staff Motivation Rated as "Very Satisfied"
Overall Bonus Plan Rated as "Very Satisfied"
Fringe Benefit Comparison Results
Highest Percentage of Group Insurance Paid by Employer
Employee Turnover Comparison Results
Lowest Turnover Rates
Highest Turnover Rates
Profitability Comparison Results
Highest Profitability Rates
Lowest Profitability Rates