Evergreen Solutions was retained by the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) to provide Job Architecture Consulting for HR. Evergreen reviewed and provided an in-depth, detailed recommendation regarding an appropriate tiered career pathway for SCCPSS. Additionally, Evergreen modified, updated, and developed position specifications for all identified non-teaching positions in the organization compliant with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations, as well as policies of the SCCPSS Board of Education. Note: Evergreen was again hired in 2024 to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study for the District.
Hayward Unified School District, CA: Comprehensive Classification and Compensation Study
The Hayward Unified School District (District) has retained Evergreen Solutions to conduct a comprehensive classification and compensation study that determined if the district possessed a compensation and classification system that assisted the District in attracting and retaining highly qualified and a well-compensated workforce to achieve its strategic objective. Evergreen assisted in developing a thorough and effective communication strategy for the purpose of informing District staff on project objectives, establishing buy-in of the process and outcomes, and shaping stakeholder expectations. Evergreen determined the strategies needed to achieve the District’s compensation objectives.
Texas Southern University: Compensation Study and Pay Equity Analysis
Evergreen was hired by Texas Southern University (TSU) to conduct a Compensation Study and Pay Equity Analysis. Evergreen reviewed and analyzed staff salaries and perform an equitable-pay analysis by race, ethnicity, and gender group. Evergreen developed a compensation philosophy which aligned with operations and competitive outlook to enhance recruitment and retention for TSU. Evergreen conducted a comprehensive analysis of current compensation program and made recommendations for improvement, while assuring consideration of target comparison market, internal equity assessment, and maintenance of a competitive comprehensive salary package. In addition, Evergreen also conducted a total compensation market analysis, including benefits.
City of Fresno, CA: Classification and Compensation Study
Evergreen was retained by the City of Fresno to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study. Evergreen reviewed and evaluated the City’s existing classification system and compensation structure, surveyed fifteen agencies mutually agreed-upon between Local 39 and the City, reviewed classification specifications, salaries and other benefits, distributed and reviewed position description questionnaires and interviewed employees and management personnel, draft and/or modify classification specifications, made recommendations on salaries, and provided overall subject matter expertise and recommendations on a classification and compensation structure that met the City’s prime objective of attracting and retaining qualified talent to classifications within this bargaining unit.
Northwest Florida State College: Compensation and Benefits Study
Evergreen was hired by Northwest Florida Community College to conduct a compensation and benefits study. Evergreen included staff and faculty in the study. Evergreen conducted a market salary and benefits survey and provided external assessment summary, and assessed the College’s existing compensation philosophy.
The School District of Lee County, FL: Compensation Structure and Framework
Evergreen Solutions was again retained by the School District of Lee County to provide a Compensation Structure and Framework. The project determined if the salary schedules of all employee groups were competitive with other school systems and the market in general, identified any existing classification problems, recommended necessary changes to correct identified problems, recommended options for implementation of a plan to correct existing problems, and provided tools to allow the District to conduct periodic reviews of market data beyond the initial comprehensive study.
Oconee County, SC: Classification, Compensation, and Time Use Study
Evergreen was retained by the Oconee County to conduct a Classification, Compensation, and Time Use Study. Evergreen performed the following services: provided for a comprehensive evaluation of every job within the County to determine relative worth within the organization for internal equity and for the establishment of pay ranges and progressions within the ranges; reviewed all current job classifications, confirmed, and recommended changes to hierarchical order of jobs using proposed evaluation system; recommended revision of policies and procedures related to compensation; established appropriate benchmarking standards and conducted salary surveys as needed for similar positions with comparable municipalities as required; identified potential pay compression issues and provided potential solutions; analyzed and recommended changes to the present compensation structure to meet market analysis. This recommendation included recommendations for individual positions as well; evaluated how employees allocate their time during working hours and identified where time maybe wasted or where productivity can be enhanced; provided recommendations for guidelines, vehicles and tools for classification and compensation structure. Evergreen designed guidelines for progression within job classifications; outlined transition strategy and developed strategies for maintaining internal equity and market competitiveness over time; and assisted the County in assessing financial impacts to achieve market parity and potential inequities.
Irving Independent School District, TX: Organizational Review Consulting Services
Evergreen Solutions was retained by the Irving Independent School District to provide Organizational Review Consulting Services. Evergreen conducted a full evaluation of the district’s organizational and staffing structure by department/ and/or campus and provided recommendations regarding effective staffing levels and practices by using peer comparison/benchmark data. After evaluating the District’s staffing structure, Evergreen provided a comprehensive summary of findings, recommendations, and proposed new staffing model and informed the District of the areas needing improvement in order to improve staff effectiveness and organizational efficiencies.
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, FL: Compensation, Classification, and Benefits Study
Evergreen Solutions was retained by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority to conduct a Compensation, Classification, and Benefits Study. Evergreen conducted a comprehensive benefits, compensation, and position classification study, and developed recommendations and proposed options for a compensation and classification system of positions in the current organizational structure and benefits to ensure the Aviation Authority’s competitiveness with relevant organizations in the marketplace.
City of Clemson, SC: Classification and Compensation Study and Staffing Study
Evergreen Solutions was retained by the City of Clemson to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study and Staffing Study. Evergreen reviewed the existing classification and compensation plan to ensure that all positions within the City are internally equitable and externally competitive. The objective was to have a creditable Classification and Compensation Plan that ensured positions performing similar work with essentially the same level of complexity, responsibility, and knowledge, skills and abilities are classified together; provided salaries commensurate with assigned duties and provided recognizable compensational growth, provided justifiable pay differential between individual classes, and maintained currency with relevant labor markets. The product of the study included recommendations for the following: a classification schedule, job descriptions, a wage comparison with comparable cities/towns and a compensation plan.
The Staffing Study documented and reviewed existing operations of the City through a collection of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other outcome-related data. Evergreen developed and collected the staffing and outcome survey and analyzed peer data to determine the relevant staffing range for each department/function, service, and level. Evergreen reviewed the results collected and developed recommendations that identify all gaps between the current and desired staffing by level and functional area of the City.