Radford US Benefits Survey
The Radford US Benefits Survey offers the most current plan design and competitive cost data on the market today. The survey provides verified benefits data in eight major benefits categories for nearly 350 participating companies.
Key Participants
Advanced Micro Devices
Affymetrix
Akamai Technologies
Altera
Autodesk
Brocade
Clontech
Cricket Communications
Electronic Arts
Fairchild Semiconductor
Gilead Sciences
Hewlett-Packard
Human Genome
Sciences
JDS Uniphase
Juniper Networks
Lam Research
Marvell
McAfee
Mentor Graphics
Monster Worldwide
National Instruments
National Semiconductor
Novellus Systems
NVIDIA
Polycom
Quantum
SAS Institute
Seagate Technology
Silver Spring Networks
STMicroelectronics
Sunesis
Pharmaceuticals
SunPower
Teradyne
Texas Instruments
The Scripps Research
Institute
Vmware
XOMA
Yahoo!
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Ed Kearns, Global Comp Program Manager
Microsoft Corp.
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Sue Charley, VP, Compensation
Oracle
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Jim Harvey, Director of Compensation
Cisco Systems
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Texas Instruments
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Adobe Systems
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Howard Simon, Sr. VP, Human Resources
Intermune
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Cindy Du Puy, Human Resources Manager
Hoffman La Roche
"The Radford team has been incredibly responsive in partnering with PerkinElmer on our global compensation initiatives, training 50 people around the globe for both the life sciences and technology surveys. Radford continues to distinguish itself as a leader in the field not only with quality products, but with outstanding client service."
Susan Kaplan, Manager of Global Compensation
PerkinElmer, Inc.
"As a small HR department, we found Radford a cost-effective partner for our growing company. Their expertise in designing our salary structure and equity grant guidelines, as well as competitive market analysis, has been instrumental in building the foundation of our compensation philosophy and our competitive position for high-tech talent."
Lisa Breaux, Human Resources Director
Enfora, Inc.
"For over ten years I have found the Radford Global Life Sciences Survey to be the most accurate way to determine market pay in the life sciences and diagnostics industry sectors. The data series that Radford provides is an excellent method to target your annual range movement and for total compensation analysis."
Philip V. Crusco, Vice President, Human Resources
Hycor Biomedical Inc.
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Fran Sarro, Assistant Treasurer
Analog Devices, Inc.
"Radford is the life sciences community's "gold standard." The quality of their surveys, breadth of data and consulting services are top notch, and their leading-edge webinars keep us up to date. Our Board respects Radford as a resource on compensation matters as well. Radford is key in maintaining our programs' quality."
Julie DeMeules, Sr. Vice President, Human Resources
Santarus, Inc.
"Radford has proven a valued business partner for our fast-growing biopharma firm: they're at the cutting-edge of their field of expertise; responsive; and able to deliver a customized service. Their survey approach is both precise and flexible, supported by consultants who are easily available and have a high level of expertise."
Christian Albrich, VP, Head Global Human Resources
Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd
"We partner with Radford to assist with targeted competitive analyses. The "You vs. Market" tools are powerful and easy to use, and shed light on our place in the biotechnology market. We're big fans of Radford!"
Martin Rexroad, VP, Human Resources
Terumo Medical
"Radford's Global Long-Term Incentive Analysis and Equity Trends Analysis have quickly become cornerstones in Qualcomm's analyses of competitive practices in the dynamic world of equity compensation. The opportunity to discuss the data at a strategic level with the Radford's staff is very valuable."
David A. Reichel, Ph.D., Sr. Director Total Rewards Management
Qualcomm
"Radford's equity consultants offer both depth and breadth of experience, from cutting-edge program design to deep valuation and accounting expertise. Their team was able to work with our senior-level, cross-functional team and facilitate decision making on complex design issues, carefully balancing both shareholder and employee concerns in the process."
Billy Vitense, Director of Stock
Starbucks Corporation
"The Radford Consulting team was instrumental in creating our harmonized global compensation system. With their thorough knowledge of best practices and objective approach, we were together able to design and implement consistent compensation programs across our global operations. I welcome the opportunity to work with Radford again."
Juan Sans, Sr. Director Global Compensation
Hitachi Data Systems
"The Radford consulting team's objective, thoughtful approach and expertise in the high-tech and semiconductor industries ensures that our compensation programs meet the needs of management and shareholders. Additionally, they consistently meet aggressive deadlines while delivering high-quality work. We consider them an essential part of our team."
Wendy Howard , Executive Compensation and Benefits
Fairchild Semiconductor
Key Features
- Comprehensive Practices Report: Provides data on cost of benefits, health and welfare plans, flexible benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, HR practices, relocation practices and other benefits
- Extensive Executive Summary: Highlights key findings, trends and data in each major category
- Flexible Custom Reports: Create and order a free Custom Company Select or Industry Report to gain competitive insight into industry and peer practices
- Asia-Pacific Benefits Data: Access country-specific benefits data via the Aon Asia-Pacific Benefits Survey & Insights
- Dedicated Customer Service: Contact your Survey Consultant for assistance with survey input and data interpretation
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