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Performance, pay & rewards · Core

Commission

Also called: sales commission

ELI5

Compensation calculated from sales or another commercial result.

Used in conversation

“The announcement should not get ahead of the agreed process for commission.”

Pitch context

You will see “Commission” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches performance, pay & rewards.

Why it matters: In performance, pay & rewards, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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