Ever had someone ask you for a reasoned explanation of pay for performance and the standard merit matrix?  I think I do a pretty good job of explaning it, but the esteemed Ann Bares of Compensation Force rocks out this topic over at her site.  Check it out and throw the link into a folder.  I guarentee you'll use it in the future.

Ann's nickname - "The Foundation" - she's solid....

I can't resist the tease with a quick chart from Ann's post.  See below and click through....