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Strategic Alignment for Rewards

peoplecompensation64% Medium

1

Occurrences

100%

Success Rate

4.0

Avg Rating

Description

Compensation and bonuses should reward outcomes aligned with company strategy, not just individual talent or performance in isolation.

Typical Approach

Bonuses are for deliverables and accomplishments that help the company scale or deliver faster - aligned with strategic goals. Not for being talented or doing good work in general. Compensation philosophy reinforces behaviors the company needs.

Trigger Conditions

Keywords:
bonuscompensationrewardperformancestrategic alignment
Constraints: compensation decision being made, need to evaluate merit
People: when evaluating bonuses or performance rewards

Created: December 28, 2025

Pattern ID: 50ffb0c9-8e14-43ae-a40e-db9cdf8af237