Compensation In Canada - 2026 Release
PART 1 THE PAY MODEL AND STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
CHAPTER 1 The Pay Model
CHAPTER 2 Strategy: The Totality of Decisions
PART 2 INTERNAL ALIGNMENT; DETERMINING THE STRUCTURE
CHAPTER 3 Defining Internal Alignment
CHAPTER 4 Job Analysis
CHAPTER 5 Job-Based Pay Structures and Job Evaluation
CHAPTER 6 Person-Based Pay Structures
PART 3 EXTERNAL COMPETITIVENESS: DETERMINING THE PAY LEVEL
CHAPTER 7 Defining External Competitiveness
CHAPTER 8 Designing Pay Levels, Pay Mix, and Pay Structures
CHAPTER 9 Employee Benefits
PART 4 EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS: DETERMINING INDIVIDUAL PAY
CHAPTER 10 Pay for Performance: Performance Assessment and Plan Design
CHAPTER 11 Pay-for-Performance Plans
PART 5 MANAGING THE SYSTEM
CHAPTER 12 The Roles of Governments and Unions in Compensation
CHAPTER 13 Compensation Budgets and Administration
Appendix: International Pay Systems
Compensation in Canada continues to provide a uniquely Canadian perspective on compensation management, addressing the strategic decisions that shape organizational success. Major compensation issues are explored through the lens of current theory, research, and practice, offering insights into both innovative developments and established approaches. With its focus on strategic choices, Yap/Uggerslev emphasizes the critical role of compensation in driving efficiency, innovation, and profitability while balancing employee satisfaction and organizational goals.
The Canadian 2026 Release provides faculty and students with a resource that bridges academic rigor and practical application; and equips readers with the tools to design effective compensation strategies that align with organizational objectives and foster shared success.
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New Canadian Co-Author. The Canadian 2026 Release of Compensation in Canada welcomes Krista Uggerslev as co-author, bringing leading-edge research expertise and a fresh perspective to the material. As a renowned scholar and practitioner in talent, leadership, and evidence-based HR, Krista provided updates throughout the text, ensuring that the content reflects today's most important compensation trends and realities.
Strategic Pay Model. The Canadian 2026 Release of Yap/Uggerslev features a revised pay model (in Chapter 1) which emphasizes aligning compensation with organizational goals. The pay model serves as an integrated framework throughout all chapters of the text.
Enhanced and Streamlined Coverage. The Canadian 2026 Release features enhanced coverage of job analysis, pay structure, benefits, and legislative compliance, including human rights and mandatory sick leave. To address income security, crises response and budgeting for compensation in domestic and multinational contexts, Yap/Uggerslev has been streamlined to provide a clear framework for student comprehension.
Updated Content. Chapter content in the Canadian 2026 Release has been revised since the prior edition. New images have been added to bring the content to life, while new examples and updates have been made to reflect Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Canadian Workforce DEI.
New Spotlight Feature Box. The Canadian 2026 Release showcases a new feature box, Spotlight on Compensation, which explores a topic related to the chapter material in greater depth. Each Spotlight encourages students to reflect on the broader context, to consider implications of technological advancements and societal discussions and to appreciate the topic’s complexity in practice.
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Shaped by Canadian Perspectives. Yap/Uggerslev responds to the demand on the part of faculty and students for a Canadian resource that offers a unique perspective on compensation. Recognizing the nuances pertinent to the Canadian context, the title of the book highlights its Canadian focus: Compensation in Canada.
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