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Consulting Services
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We help clients solve business issues through a practical approach to pay.

man and woman looking at data on a computer screen Top Five specializes in the following areas of compensation:

Board of Director Pay
Top Five can assess your current programs and develop a balanced strategy for attracting and retaining outside directors.
Executive Compensation
The attraction and retention of executive talent can be perhaps the most critical factor in achieving company success.
Sales Compensation
Developing an effective sales compensation program is a challenge for even the most sophisticated companies.
Equity Strategies
The area of equity compensation has become more controversial and complex in recent years.
Broad-Based Rewards
Nothing drives organizations to higher planes of success than a well formulated, communicated and implemented incentive program.
International Compensation
Develop compensation plans for employees that are in line with your global business strategy.
Corporate Governance
Top Five can assist in the guidance of the Board of Directors.
Proxy Reporting Compliance
Advice on compliance requirements for SEC mandated proxy disclosure


Within each area of specialization, we partner with our clients to:

  • Articulate pay philosophies
  • Conduct competitive market assessments
  • Design and implement programs
  • Build effective communication strategies

We use a fact-based approach to solving pay issues. We work with our clients to first understand their issues and business context. Together with our clients, we then use those findings and our knowledge of market practices, legal requirements, and administrative systems to make informed recommendations.

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To learn more about our consulting services, contact Jay Edelman at (510) 745-8675 x2# or send an email to jedelman@top5.com.