Compensation Glossary

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Effort Bargain

The effort bargain is what an employee receives (level of compensation, benefits, etc.) from an employer in exchange for what the employee: brings to the table (knowledge and experience) AND does (the tasks of the job or the “effort” made) for that employer. The terms of the bargain are typically outlined in an employment contract.

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