All pay decisions must be made without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or Vietnam-era veteran status. Equal access to employment opportunities is extended to all persons, and the university promotes equal opportunity through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. A compensation philosophy statement often helps determine why pay actions need to be taken. Each time a pay action is taken, it identifies valued behaviors, actions and abilities. As a result of a pay action, desired behaviors can be reinforced, success can be rewarded or recognized and staff can be successfully motivated.
Pay affects workers attitudes, performance and commitment level.
The work culture and climate are additional factors to consider when determining why a pay action should be taken. A work culture can be defined as the way work is done. It includes how people are selected, developed, managed and rewarded. A work climate can be defined as the atmosphere of the work group. It includes morale, attitude and relationships of the workers to each other.