This document discusses alternatives for hiring a pipe stress analyst named Grubb and dealing with his salary demands of $90,000-$110,000, which is higher than the present average basic pay of $85,000.
The alternatives considered are: offering a lower salary and risk being turned down; giving the demanded salary and risk upsetting other employees; or completely revamping the compensation system.
The recommendation is to offer Grubb a base pay of $90,000 with incentives linked to a pay-for-performance system, and provide ample growth opportunities. This is expected to make Grubb's salary fair and justified while also motivating existing employees.