We Do Compensation Differently

(Because, Well, Someone Had To)

If you’ve worked with compensation consultants before, you might be bracing yourself for binders full of recommendations you’ll never implement, jargon-filled presentations that make your eyes glaze over, or cookie-cutter solutions that don’t quite fit your unique challenges.

That’s not us. Not even close.

Here's How True North Works:

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We Build Capability, Not Dependency

Unlike consultants who create systems only they can maintain (clever business model, but not great for you), we transfer knowledge at every step. We explain the why behind our recommendations, train your team to sustain the changes, and make sure you’re not left hanging when our engagement ends.

Our best success stories are clients who eventually need us less, not more.

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We Bring Joy to the Process

Compensation work doesn’t have to be dry, defensive, or dreadful. We genuinely love what we do, and it shows. Our clients consistently tell us that working with True North isn’t just productive—it’s actually enjoyable. Imagine that.

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We Start With Reality, Not Theory

We don’t show up with pre-packaged solutions looking for problems to fit them. Instead, we take the time to understand your actual workplace—the written policies and the unwritten rules, the official org chart and the real influence map, the values you advertise and the behaviors you reward.

This means we ask questions other consultants don’t, listen for what’s not being said, and sometimes tell you truths that are uncomfortable but necessary. (Don’t worry, we’re nice about it.)

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We Keep It Real About What’s Possible

Sometimes the perfect compensation solution isn’t feasible given your budget, timeline, or organizational readiness. We won’t sell you a Cadillac solution when what you need is a reliable Honda that gets the job done.

We’ll be straight with you about what’s essential now versus what can wait, where to invest for maximum impact, and how to sequence changes in ways your organization can absorb.

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We Speak Multiple Languages

We’re fluent in Executive (ROI, strategic alignment, competitive advantage), Manager (practical tools, time efficiency, team performance), and Employee (clarity, fairness, growth opportunities). This means we can translate compensation concepts across your organization in ways that resonate with each audience without losing meaning.

No more compensation initiatives that die because leaders don’t understand the value, managers don’t know how to implement them, or employees don’t see the benefit.

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We Design For Humans, Not Compensation Robots

We build compensation solutions that work with actual human behavior rather than against it. Our approaches are intuitive, straightforward, and designed for the way people really work—not how we wish they would work in some perfect compensation universe.

True North Difference

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While other consultants optimize for billable hours or selling you their latest compensation product, we optimize for lasting impact and your self-sufficiency.

We believe in pay transparency in our billing—you won’t pay more than our agreed upon amount unless you add on additional services, so you’ll know what to expect from the start and can budget accordingly. We believe that the best compensation doesn’t call attention to itself—it simply enables your organization to function better. People stay longer, collaborate more effectively, resolve conflicts more constructively, and focus their energy on your business rather than workplace drama.

If that sounds like the kind of compensation partner you’ve been looking for, we should talk.