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Dave Freedman is a compensation advisor with Aon who helps companies bring clarity and structure to one of their hardest decisions: how to pay people. But "compensation" covers a lot more than most people expect.
DAVE ALSO:
-Builds job architectures, so companies actually understand what people are doing
-Fixes titling and puts rules in place so it doesn't get out of control again
-Designs role leveling systems that create both internal fairness and clear career paths
-Develops bonus and incentive plans that reward the right behaviors and reflect market practice
-Harmonizes all of these systems before or after a merger, when companies come together and need to reconcile different titles, pay, and expectations
His work spans industries and company sizes, with a focus on professional services and consulting, financial services, fintech, and technology. Whether it's a fast-growing business, a company adding structure for the first time, or two firms combining, Dave pairs solid market data with practical, real-world decision making.
A FEW SIGNS SOMEONE MIGHT BENEFIT FROM A CONVERSATION WITH DAVE:
-"I want to know if we're actually competitive on pay"
-"Our employees say there's no career path here"
-"We keep losing people to higher-paying companies"
-"We're combining with another firm and need to sort out titles and pay"
Outside of work, Dave enjoys cooking (he attended the Culinary Institute of America, which is also where he and his wife met), and he is a longtime fan of both the Grateful Dead and classical music.
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Aon is a global professional services firm specializing in risk, retirement, and health. Its human capital advisory business helps organizations use market data and analytics to design compensation programs, structure workforces, and make more informed talent decisions.
Anyone dealing with compensation issues - hiring, offers, incentive plans, etc., especially during growth or M&A, and who could use a second opinion on how to structure pay.
