Town of Mount Pleasant, SC; Wage Study

Evergreen is retained by the Town of Mount Pleasant to conduct a Wage Study. Note: Evergreen was previously hired in 2017 to conduct a Wage and Compensation Study, Benefits Survey, and Evaluation Process.

City of Palm Springs, CA; Comprehensive Classification and Compensation Study

Evergreen is retained by the City of Palm Springs to conduct a Comprehensive Classification and Compensation Study. The objectives of this study are to: attract and retain qualified employees by ensuring compensation is competitive within the market; ensure positions with similarity in complexity, responsibility, knowledge, skills, and abilities are classified together; provide salaries in proportion with assigned duties; ensure that promotional opportunities are clearly defined and provide recognizable compensation growth; offer justifiable pay differential between individual classes; maintain competitive salaries and benefits in comparison to other regional government entities; and offer recommendations as to how the City can better align its compensation system with industry best practices where applicable.

Hartford County, MD; Classification and Compensation Study and Time Use Study

Evergreen is retained by Harford County to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study for the County’s 1,200 full-time employees. The purpose of this study is to address changes in the County’s operations and staffing. The objectives of this study are to: attract and retain qualified employees; ensure positions performing similar work with essentially the same level of complexity, responsibility, and knowledge, skills, and abilities are classified together; provide salaries matching with assigned duties; clearly outline promotional opportunities and provide recognizable compensation growth; provide justifiable pay differential between individual classes; and maintain a competitive position with other comparable government entities and private employers within the same geographic area proposed by the consultant with consideration from the County; and implement strategies to improve efficiency, streamline processes, optimize productivity.

City of Freeport, TX:  Compensation/Salary Survey

Evergreen was hired by the City of Freeport to conduct a Compensation/Salary Survey. Evergreen will perform the following tasks: recommend classification and pay administration practices consistent with proposed compensation and benefits program; review current pay philosophy, pay policies and methods; propose a policy and procedure to address compensation for external recruitment; and review existing benefits structures and develop realistic recommendations for improvement to ensure competitiveness. 

Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission, SC: Comprehensive Classification, Compensation and Benefits Study

Evergreen was hired by Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission to conduct a Comprehensive Classification, Compensation and Benefits Study. The purpose of the study is to ensure our compensation structure is competitive, equitable, and aligned with industry standards for full-time and part-time positions. Evergreen will perform the following task: review current salary data to identify internal pay disparities; assess job classifications and corresponding pay to ensure internal equity across all employee groups; provide market comparisons for each job classification to evaluate competitiveness in the labor market; provide recommendations for improving or enhancing benefits and incentives to be competitive in the market; review agency’s job classification structure and make recommendations of any revisions; and provide guidance on how to maintain equitable pay structures and make adjustments based on future market trends.

TMSA Public Charter Schools, NC: Performance Audit 

Evergreen was hired by TMSA Public Charter Schools to conduct a Performance Audit. Evergreen will perform the following tasks: assess TMSA’s alignment with best practices in governance, instruction, finance, HR, safety, and operations; identify strengths, weaknesses, risks, and compliance gaps; benchmark against peer and high-performing charter school networks; and deliver actionable recommendations to guide strategic planning and continuous improvement for TMSA. 

Prince Edward County Public Schools, VA: Compensation Study

Evergreen was hired by the Prince Edward County Public Schools (PECPS) to conduct a Compensation Study.   Evergreen will examine external equity by comparing the salaries of staff and teachers of PECPS against market peers in order to assist the division in be able to better retain and recruit a talented workforce.

Woodlands Water, TX: Compensation Study

Evergreen was hired by the Woodlands Water to conduct a Compensation Study. Evergreen will complete an assessment of current conditions; conduct an external labor market salary survey; and produce a new pay plan that best meets the needs of Woodlands Water from an external equity standpoint. Evergreen will also develop recommendations for a maintenance program and finalize and present recommendations. 

Charlotte County Public Schools, FL: Compensation Study

Evergreen was hired by the Charlotte County Public Schools to conduct a Compensation Study. Evergreen will perform the following tasks: conduct an internal comprehensive job evaluation and external comparison for all applicable positions; identify compression areas and recommend resolution strategies; provide recommendations for compensation structures/rules to maintain market competitiveness and prevent future compression; provide an analysis of each position/job description; provide recommendations for compensating employees with additional educational degrees, licenses, or certifications in appropriate areas; and recommendations for all positions that are found to be below or above the assigned salary grade.