Description

How do you design a pay system that attracts great people, motivates performance, and keeps your business running smoothly, without endless confusion or drama? For small and medium-sized businesses, compensation is often a source of stress, uncertainty, and wasted time. But it doesn't have to be. 

In this fast-paced, interactive seminar, you'll learn a practical framework for building a compensation system that is fair, transparent, and scalable - so you can focus on growing your business and supporting your team. 

In this session, we will discuss: 

> Compensation Philosophy: What is it, why does it matter, and how do you create on that fits yuor strategy and values?
> Pay Bands and Role Leveling: Simple tools to define clear, market-aligned pay ranges for your key roles, without sharing confidential numbers.
> Variable Pay Options: How to choose (or skip) bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives that actually work for your business.
> Transparency and Communication: How to talk about pay with your team, avoid common pitfalls, and build trust. 
> Governance and Review Cadence: Setting up a system that's easy to manage and adapt as your business grows. 

This business is designed to spark thoughtful conversations and provide actionable tools you can use right away. Through a mix of live lecture and interactive exercises, you'll leave with templates, tools, and the confidence to make pay decisions that support your business and your people. 

Length: 2 hours
Target Audience: Owners, leaders, and HR decision-makers in small and medium-sized businesses.

Spaces are limited, so get in quick!

About the facillitator: Andrea Spiegel
Andrea Spiegel is a Management Consultant with Bellrock. Andrea has over 15 years of experience in operations leadership spanning multiple industries including entertainment, wellness, service, trades, and manufacturing. She excels at working with small- to medium-sized businesses to help them define long-term goals, identify gaps in current systems, and map out tangible strategies for sustainable growth.

Prior to joining Bellrock, Andrea worked in operations management roles in a variety of professional environments and has worked with multiple start-ups to scale their businesses. She earned her Bachelor of Arts (Communication Studies) from the University of Calgary, and serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Mission Possible, a Vancouver charity on the Downtown Eastside dedicated to transforming lives through meaningful work. When she’s not working, you can find Andrea in the mountains around Squamish, hiking, camping, or skiing.

Cancellation Policy: Payment is non-refundable for cancellations made within 72 hours of the event, or non-attendance on the day. If you have registered and paid for an event or training, you will be automatically added to the attendance list. Photographs taken at the event may be used in marketing and promotional campaigns and messaging by the Chamber.