Forget pay scales; forget industry benchmarks; forget, “I can’t afford to pay any employee that much.” When an employee is remarkable — and here’s how to know if an employee is not just great but remarkable — forget all that.
via How Much You Should Pay A Superstar Employee | CEO.com.

Something often overlooked is the value of non monetary things, like the ability to work from home, a day off for their birthday, leaving early when their work is done, etc. These are things that can make a huge difference to the individual and create loyalty and great culture in an organization…..