Boost Pay Without Raising Payroll Costs. Quantifying the Hidden Value of Flexibility

SALARY+ IMPACT INDEX® CERTIFIED

This certification is based on an independent, outcome-based audit that quantifies employee economic gain using the Salary+ Impact Index (SII), comparing total compensation value against a traditional benchmark.

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Salary+ Impact Index Certification®

Certification for companies > 50 employees, any industry. Each certification can be valid for 1 or 2 years.

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Employee Survey Platform

Each employee receives a unique access code to complete a questionnaire that determines the Economic Value of Personal Time (EVPT) as well as other variables.

Using simulated parameters and external data obtained through research we can estimate models applied to a wide range of industries in different countries. Our work has been featured by over 100 U.S. media outlets.

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BLUE LABEL

The technical base of this certification is that through the Flexible work arrangements, the employee receives an equivalent of a 10%-30% extra salary. Salary+ Impact Index ≤ 1.3

The Certification includes:

  • Corporate General Results.

  • Analytics and report by department or area

  • Analytics by region or SBU.

  • Analytics y corporate hierarchy

  • EVPT value and Extended Salary calculation of each employee shared with the company and the employees

  • Global Flexibility Alliance Membership

PLANTINUM LABEL

The technical base of this certification is that through the Flexible work arrangements, the employee receives an equivalent of > 30% or more salary. Salary+ Impact Index > 1.3

The Certification includes:

  • Corporate General Results

  • Analytics and report by department or area

  • Analytics by region or SBU

  • Analytics y corporate hierarchy

  • EVPT value and Extended Salary calculation of each employee shared with the company and with the employee.

  • Global Flexibility Alliance Membership

SILVER LABEL

The technical base of this certification is that through the Flexible work arrangements, the employee receives an equivalent of > 5% extra salary. Salary+ Impact Index ≤ 1.05

The Certification includes:

  • Corporate Results

  • EVPT of each employee not shared shared with the client company

  • Global Flexibility Alliance Membership

METHODOLOGY

Salary+ Impact Index™ Certification registered certification-audit is awarded through an outcome-based audit that measures the economic impact of flexible work on employee compensation. The assessment evaluates whether flexibility-driven operating models translate into higher total economic value for employees compared to a traditional, office-based benchmark. Using the Salary+ Impact Index (SII), the methodology compares Total Employee Economic Compensation — including salary, cash benefits, economic value of personal time, and verified cost savings directly attributable to flexible work — against baseline compensation for comparable roles. Results are calculated using aggregated, anonymized data and validated annually to ensure consistency, materiality, and sustainability.

Scope of the Certification

1. Scope of the Certification / Audit. What the Salary Impact Index (S+II) Audit DOES

The Salary+ Impact Index audit measures outcomes, not intentions. It quantifies whether flexible work produces a positive, measurable economic impact on employees, compared to a traditional work benchmark.

Specifically, the audit:

· Measures total employee economic value, not just base salary (salary + discounted costs + verified and calculated flexibility-related monetary rewards based on the economic value of personal time)

· Assesses impact and outcomes, not policy design. It evaluates what employees actually gain extra in their salaries, not how flexibility is written in HR manuals. The payment is equivalent to the monetary rewards received through the value of the flexible work arrangements, and the extra payment is based on net savings derived from flexibility and the price of the personal time per hour, because allocating flexible work allows employees to use their free time more often. Attributes economic effects to flexible work mechanisms, such as:

  • Reduced commuting costs

  • Time savings converted into paid work or compensation

  • Location-independent pay structures

  • Flexibility-enabled productivity sharing

  • Reward for some time of flexible work under the umbrella of the Economic Value of the Personal Time (EVPT) equation

The Salary+ Impact Index Certification Audit uses a benchmark comparison. Results are compared against equivalent salaries (index) under traditional, office-based conditions.

Works with aggregated, anonymized data. No individual employee evaluation or performance scoring. Produces a numeric, comparable score (S+II). Allowing cross-company, cross-sector comparison.

In short, the S+II audit answers one question: Does flexible work materially increase what employees earn or keep? The results are always compared to the baseline traditional salary without flexible work arrangements in place.

What the Salary+ Impact Index Audit (S+II certification) does not do:

  • · Audit HR policies, contracts, or internal flexibility rules

  • · Judge how “flexible” a company claims to be

  • · Evaluate employee satisfaction, happiness, or well-being

  • · Measure productivity, engagement, or performance

  • · Replace pay equity, DEI, or compliance audits

  • · Attribute intent or motivation to management decisions

  • · Assess individual employees or managers

Crucially, it does not certify that flexible work is the only cause of higher pay. It certifies that flexible work is a material, measurable contributor.

The Salary Impact Index audit certifies economic outcomes generated by flexible work, not the existence or quality of flexibility policies.

CERTIFICATION DURATION

In most cases, the certification remains valid for two years, although certain certifications may be issued for a one-year period depending on the scope and assessment criteria. During the validity period, certified companies are authorized to display the certification seal on their websites, catalogs, and promotional materials. Each certified organization also receives a digital certificate that can be easily shared with clients, partners, stakeholders, and other organizations.

1-2 YEARS TIME

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Our audit system is globally recognized and registered. It uses the EVPT peer reviewed equation

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