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Performance, pay & rewards · Working

Defined-contribution plan

Also called: DC plan

ELI5

A retirement plan based on contributions and investment outcomes.

Used in conversation

“The people plan needs to explain how defined-contribution plan affects roles and decisions.”

Pitch context

You will see “Defined-contribution plan” 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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