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An organization wants to adjust its bonus pool based on pre-defined company performance metrics. Which configuration option would enable this?
An organization wants to adjust its bonus pool based on pre-defined company performance metrics. Which configuration option would enable this?
A company needs to adjust bonus payouts to account for employees who joined mid-year. Which configuration option should they use?
A company needs to adjust bonus payouts to account for employees who joined mid-year. Which configuration option should they use?
An HR manager aims to fine-tune bonus targets according to specific roles within the company. Which feature allows them to achieve this?
An HR manager aims to fine-tune bonus targets according to specific roles within the company. Which feature allows them to achieve this?
Which of the following configuration options is used to determine the base amount from which a percentage-based bonus is calculated?
Which of the following configuration options is used to determine the base amount from which a percentage-based bonus is calculated?
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A company wants to ensure that all bonus amounts are displayed as whole numbers. Which configuration option should they utilize?
A company wants to ensure that all bonus amounts are displayed as whole numbers. Which configuration option should they utilize?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between 'Request Stock Grant' and 'Add Stock Grant' tasks?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between 'Request Stock Grant' and 'Add Stock Grant' tasks?
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A compensation partner is configuring a stock grant type with multiple components. What must equal 100%?
A compensation partner is configuring a stock grant type with multiple components. What must equal 100%?
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What is the primary purpose of the 'Maintain Stock Vesting Schedules' task?
What is the primary purpose of the 'Maintain Stock Vesting Schedules' task?
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A manager needs to initiate a stock grant for one of their employees directly. Which task should they use?
A manager needs to initiate a stock grant for one of their employees directly. Which task should they use?
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Which report allows you to view stock grant dates?
Which report allows you to view stock grant dates?
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An organization uses a merit plan that includes a 'Time Proration Rule.' How does this configuration option primarily affect employee compensation adjustments?
An organization uses a merit plan that includes a 'Time Proration Rule.' How does this configuration option primarily affect employee compensation adjustments?
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What is the impact of enabling the 'Include Active Employees in Waiting Period' option within a merit plan configuration?
What is the impact of enabling the 'Include Active Employees in Waiting Period' option within a merit plan configuration?
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What is the purpose of selecting the 'Use as Reference Only' configuration option when including a compensation matrix in a merit plan?
What is the purpose of selecting the 'Use as Reference Only' configuration option when including a compensation matrix in a merit plan?
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An organization aims to provide managers with the flexibility to adjust individual employee target percentages during compensation reviews. Which configuration option should be enabled?
An organization aims to provide managers with the flexibility to adjust individual employee target percentages during compensation reviews. Which configuration option should be enabled?
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A company wants to ensure that merit awards are rounded to the nearest whole dollar. Which configuration option within the merit plan should they utilize?
A company wants to ensure that merit awards are rounded to the nearest whole dollar. Which configuration option within the merit plan should they utilize?
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An employee starts a new role mid-year and becomes eligible for a merit increase. The company uses a 'Waiting Period' configuration. How is this employee's eligibility determined?
An employee starts a new role mid-year and becomes eligible for a merit increase. The company uses a 'Waiting Period' configuration. How is this employee's eligibility determined?
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A company implemented a bonus plan that rewards employees based on a percentage of their salary. What type of bonus plan is this considered?
A company implemented a bonus plan that rewards employees based on a percentage of their salary. What type of bonus plan is this considered?
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A global company wants to ensure employee compensation data, specifically target amounts, remains confidential within specific regions. Which configuration option best supports this requirement?
A global company wants to ensure employee compensation data, specifically target amounts, remains confidential within specific regions. Which configuration option best supports this requirement?
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Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of a merit plan within an advanced compensation structure?
Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of a merit plan within an advanced compensation structure?
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In the context of compensation reviews, how do bonuses primarily differ from merit increases?
In the context of compensation reviews, how do bonuses primarily differ from merit increases?
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When incorporating stock plans into a compensation review, which aspect is typically not managed directly within the described system?
When incorporating stock plans into a compensation review, which aspect is typically not managed directly within the described system?
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Which factors can be incorporated when creating a meritt plan?
Which factors can be incorporated when creating a meritt plan?
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How is the target percent typically calculated within a merit plan?
How is the target percent typically calculated within a merit plan?
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What role do merit plan profiles play in advanced compensation planning?
What role do merit plan profiles play in advanced compensation planning?
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What is the purpose of defining eligibility rules when creating a merit plan?
What is the purpose of defining eligibility rules when creating a merit plan?
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In the context of a compensation review process, what roles are typically involved in proposing employee awards?
In the context of a compensation review process, what roles are typically involved in proposing employee awards?
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An organization wants employees to view their compensation review statements immediately after release, regardless of the effective date. Which task should the administrator use?
An organization wants employees to view their compensation review statements immediately after release, regardless of the effective date. Which task should the administrator use?
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Which of the following is a method for creating compensation review statements in Workday?
Which of the following is a method for creating compensation review statements in Workday?
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An organization is implementing a compensation review process. How can they control when employees can access their compensation review statements?
An organization is implementing a compensation review process. How can they control when employees can access their compensation review statements?
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What is the primary function of the Release Compensation Review Statement
task?
What is the primary function of the Release Compensation Review Statement
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When is it necessary to use the Set Compensation Review Statement Visibility
task?
When is it necessary to use the Set Compensation Review Statement Visibility
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An employee wants to create a draft compensation review statement to estimate potential salary changes. How can an organization prevent employees from creating their own statements?
An employee wants to create a draft compensation review statement to estimate potential salary changes. How can an organization prevent employees from creating their own statements?
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You schedule the Release Compensation Review Statement task. What specific action must you take to ensure the statements are generated?
You schedule the Release Compensation Review Statement task. What specific action must you take to ensure the statements are generated?
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If you do not run the Set Compensation Review Statement Visibility
task, when do the statements become visible to employees?
If you do not run the Set Compensation Review Statement Visibility
task, when do the statements become visible to employees?
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Which of the following fields specifies when the employee can first exercise their stock options?
Which of the following fields specifies when the employee can first exercise their stock options?
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An employee receives stock options with a Grant Price of $10. The market value is currently $15. What does the Grant Price represent?
An employee receives stock options with a Grant Price of $10. The market value is currently $15. What does the Grant Price represent?
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Which field would be used to record if a committee has formally agreed to the stock grant?
Which field would be used to record if a committee has formally agreed to the stock grant?
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What is the purpose of the 'Grant ID' field?
What is the purpose of the 'Grant ID' field?
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An employee is granted options on January 1, 2024 ('Grant Date'). The options vest starting January 1, 2026 ('Vest from Date'), and expire on January 1, 2029 ('Expiration Date'). What happens if the employee leaves the company on December 31, 2025?
An employee is granted options on January 1, 2024 ('Grant Date'). The options vest starting January 1, 2026 ('Vest from Date'), and expire on January 1, 2029 ('Expiration Date'). What happens if the employee leaves the company on December 31, 2025?
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Why is it important to specify the currency for a stock grant?
Why is it important to specify the currency for a stock grant?
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The 'Options Pricing Factor' field likely relates to what?
The 'Options Pricing Factor' field likely relates to what?
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If a stock grant is specified as 'A percent', what additional information is required to fully define the grant?
If a stock grant is specified as 'A percent', what additional information is required to fully define the grant?
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What is the relationship between the ‘Grant Date’ and the ‘Vest from Date’?
What is the relationship between the ‘Grant Date’ and the ‘Vest from Date’?
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Stock options have an 'Expiration Date'. What happens if the employee does not exercise stock options by this date?
Stock options have an 'Expiration Date'. What happens if the employee does not exercise stock options by this date?
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Flashcards
Core Compensation
Core Compensation
The basic pay structure for employees without additional awards.
Advanced Compensation
Advanced Compensation
Includes awards such as merit, bonuses, and stocks beyond base pay.
Merit Plan
Merit Plan
A compensation program that rewards employees with increases based on performance.
Bonus
Bonus
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Stock Options
Stock Options
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Compensation Review Process
Compensation Review Process
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Eligibility Rules
Eligibility Rules
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Target Percent
Target Percent
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Compensation Basis
Compensation Basis
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Company Funding Scorecard
Company Funding Scorecard
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Plan Modifier Scorecard
Plan Modifier Scorecard
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Time Proration Rule
Time Proration Rule
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Rounding Rule
Rounding Rule
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Use as Reference Only
Use as Reference Only
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Allow Target Override
Allow Target Override
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Hide Target
Hide Target
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Waiting Period
Waiting Period
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Include Active Employees Assigned Plan During Process Period
Include Active Employees Assigned Plan During Process Period
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Include Active Employees in Waiting Period
Include Active Employees in Waiting Period
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Vesting Schedule
Vesting Schedule
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Grant Type
Grant Type
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Expiration Date Rule
Expiration Date Rule
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Percent of Target
Percent of Target
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Request Stock Grant Process
Request Stock Grant Process
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Compensation Review Statement Formats
Compensation Review Statement Formats
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Custom Compensation Review Statements
Custom Compensation Review Statements
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Release Compensation Review Statement Task
Release Compensation Review Statement Task
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Generate Statement PDF
Generate Statement PDF
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Set Compensation Review Statement Visibility
Set Compensation Review Statement Visibility
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Effective Date
Effective Date
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Employee Visibility Date
Employee Visibility Date
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Edit Tenant Setup - HCM Task
Edit Tenant Setup - HCM Task
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Percent or Amount Granted
Percent or Amount Granted
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Grant Date
Grant Date
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Vest From Date
Vest From Date
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Grant Price
Grant Price
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Currency
Currency
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Options Pricing Factor
Options Pricing Factor
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Expiration Date
Expiration Date
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Grant ID
Grant ID
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Board Approved?
Board Approved?
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Study Notes
Advanced Compensation Plans and Process Overview
- Compensation structure has two areas: core and advanced compensation.
- Advanced compensation includes merit, bonus, and stock plans, plus the process for completing awards.
- The Initiate Compensation Review Process handles compensation reviews.
- This process is inclusive, involving administrators, managers, planners, and reviewers to propose employee awards.
Objectives
- Discuss merit, bonus, and stock plans.
- Describe the Compensation Review Process.
- Propose awards in a Compensation Review Process.
Advanced Compensation Plans Overview
- Merit: An award increasing an employee's base pay. Typically an annual process including promotions and adjustments, sometimes lump sums.
- Bonus: Compensation review includes eligible employees. Bonuses are paid monthly or quarterly.
- Stock: Compensation review includes stock awards or options for eligible employees. Workday does not process stock vesting or grant data.
Merit Plans
- Merit plans can include eligibility rules, individual targets, employee review data, proration, rounding rules, and waiting periods.
- Default percentages or amount increases can be set.
- Merit plan profiles can assign different merit targets to employee groups based on compensation eligibility rules. The target percentage is calculated from employee base pay.
Bonus Plans
- Bonus plans can be amount-based or percent-based.
- Targets can be defined using plan profiles.
- Eligible earning override, total base pay, or configured compensation basis can be used for percentage awards.
- Compensation scorecards assist in adjusting the bonus pool, based on company metrics set by the user.
- Plan modifiers, scorecards, time proration rules, and rounding rules can be configured.
Bonus Plan Profiles
- Profiles can be used to vary bonus targets based on additional compensation targets.
Plan and Process Eligibility
- Employee participation in compensation reviews depends on whether the plan is in the employee's compensation and the employee's waiting period status.
- Eligibility rules determine which employees are eligible for a bonus.
Stock Plans
- Stock plans can be amount-based, percent-based, or unit-based.
- Amount-based plans define a currency target amount converted to shares.
- Percent-based plans use a percentage of a base compensation amount to determine shares.
- Unit-based plans set a fixed number of shares as the target.
Compensation Review Process
- The process awards merit, bonus, stock compensation.
- Scheduling and planning compensation milestones
- Configuring organization types/roles with award authorization.
- Ongoing staffing changes (during compensation reviews).
- Managing pool budgets.
- Using eligibility rules to target employee populations.
- Transparency/identification of personnel responsible for planning, approving, and reviewing awards.
Compensation Review Statements
- Compensation review statements can be easily generated and distributed to administrators, managers, and employees before, during, or after the review period.
- Workday provides standard formats or you can create custom ones.
- Statements can be generated as a PDF
Additional Information
- The system can also load stock awards via an Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB).
- Board approval options are available for stock grants.
- Reports for tracking stock grants pending approval and employee stock grants are available.
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Explore configuration options for bonus pools, mid-year adjustments, role-based targets, and base amount determination. Understand stock grant tasks, component percentages, and vesting schedules within compensation management systems.