In my opinion pay should be based on performance, employees should be compensated for their contributions in the workplace because they will produce more to receive more pay. I think pay should not be linked to past, present or expected performance. There should be a base pay in all positions, but there should be incentives like promotions or bonuses for those that preform more or better. This can only be successful if employees value the pay and recognition that the organization offers in return for high performance as well as understanding what is required of them. The employee should be able to believe that they can achieve the desired level of performance and believe that the organization will actually recognize and reward that performance. In a report to the President and the Congress of the United States by the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, they state that an agency must meet certain requirements. A culture that supports pay for performance Effective and fair supervisors A rigorous performance evaluation system Adequate funding A system of checks and balances to ensure fairness Appropriate training for supervisors and employees Ongoing system evaluations Reply