The Salary Committee will take all feedback, including that received on e-mail, and turn in a report to BAG by April 15. Respectfully submitted, Jennalyn Tellman Salary Committee Report Charge Identify alternatives and their varying budget and system implications for providing salary increases that move towards fair market compensation for librarians who are being promoted to Associate or Full Librarian. Recommendation to BAG for funding promotions this year. Recommendation due April 15. Defined as the reduction in the number of pay grades or ranges by creation of a small number of wide bands.
Merit pay can have a negative impact on teamwork.
If merit pay is used, the performance criteria should include achievement of good team work and collaborative behavior. Research studies into the factors and variables affecting salary indicate that years of experience is a major factor contributing to salary compression. Rank is based on what we value in terms of achievement. However, we value experience that results in achievement and not just longevity. We feel that it is important for the Library to bring and maintain staff at market value enough to fund this initiative over other activities.