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Build Better Pay-for-Performance (PFP) Compensation Plans
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Build Better Pay-for-Performance (PFP) Compensation Plans

Gordon M. Sayre, Brice CORGNET, Roberto Hernán-González and Simon Gaechter
MIT Sloan Management Review
08/01/2026

Abstract

Compensation Recovery from Work Stress Employee Well-Being Employee Motivation Employee Performance Employee Psychology Labor Relations
Pay-for-performance compensation plans have a dual nature — increasing both productivity and financial insecurity among employees — so leaders may feel like they’re walking a tightrope in trying to get the balance right. While the PFP model can motivate current employees and help attract high performers, the financial incentives inherent in PFP can also shape a cutthroat culture and contribute to employee burnout and turnover. Learn three ways to design pay-for-performance plans wisely.
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