Compensation Solutions for the Private Sector
In the fast-moving private sector, competitive and strategic compensation is essential for attracting and retaining top talent. W&G partners with organizations to design customized total rewards strategies that align with business objectives and market shifts.
Core Services 
- Fractional Compensation Advisory
- Compensation Strategy
- Market Benchmarking & Compensation
- Pay Structure Design
- Short-Term & Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan Design
- Job Levelling & Job Evaluation
- Executive Compensation
- Long-Term Incentives (Stock, Equity, Deferred Compensation)
- Sales Compensation & Commission Plans
- Performance-Based Pay Strategies
- Organizational Design
- Compensation Guidelines & Communication
- Pay Equity
- Pay Transparency
- Compensation Communication Strategies
- Leader & Employee Education
Private Sector Industries
- Banking & Financial Services
- Software & IT Services
- AI & Quantum Computing
- Biotechnology
- Medical Device Manufacturing
- Ecommerce & Online Retail
- Luxury Goods & Fashion
- Manufacturing
- Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
- Engineering Services
- Construction & Trades
- Advertising & Marketing
Client Case Studies
Client: Global Retail Brand
Overview: W&G was engaged to conduct a comprehensive review of the company’s store incentive (bonus) plans for various retail roles. The objective was to align performance incentives with business objectives, and ensure market competitiveness.
Outcome:
- Refined bonus structures for leadership store roles
- Clear and actionable updates to compensation tools, including incentive calculators, to facilitate transparency and engagement
Client: Financial Services
Mandate: W&G was engaged to support the organization in refining its executive compensation strategy, aligning it with corporate values, market insights, and governance expectations. We aimed to enhance the total rewards philosophy, executive pay structure, and long-term incentive plan (LTIP) while ensuring transparency and board alignment.
Outcome:
- An updated Total Rewards Philosophy
- Refined comparator groups and benchmarking approach
- A redesigned Long-term Incentive Plan
- Executive pay structure enhancements
- Stakeholder engagement and board approval
Client: Technology
Mandate: W&G was engaged to develop a comprehensive compensation strategy to support the company’s rapid growth. The engagement focused on market benchmarking, job level structuring, pay range design and pay transparency, ensuring the organization remained competitive and compliant with evolving industry standards.
Outcome:
- A structured job level framework
- Market-competitive base pay bands
- Compensation philosophy refinement
- Board-ready insights
- Future-focused career laddering
- Incentive plan design options
I have worked for and with a number of large consulting firms and White & Gale is a standout firm in the industry, delivering exceptional value and expertise. W&G’s deep industry and domain expertise, combined with a high-touch, above-and-beyond client service mentality, truly sets them apart. The team has felt like an extension of our own team—trusted partners who are genuinely invested in our success.
VP People Operations,
Global Retail Brand
