perusliuottimena

Perusliuottimenä refers to a simple, low-cost, and highly efficient compensation method used primarily in the Nordic countries. The concept is also known as 'use-it-or-lose-it' or 'empty chair' arrangement, where an open position is left unfilled to conserve funds. In its basic form, an employee holding the position is expected to match the unfilled post percentage-wise, thus funding the total spend on personnel.

Essentially, perusliuottimenä involves two types of positions: those at the highest or lowest level, and employees that indicate their interest, yet lack the department or manager support. It acts as a financial cushion in the company. The unfilled post is meant to serve as a cost-control mechanism. This measure is easier to accomplish in the Nordic countries where labor costs are relatively high and employers cannot easily lay off workers. In practice, perusliuottimenä might prove burdensome as the number of underperforming positions tends to escalate.