Benchmarking Input Help
Need help using the Benchmarking Input Application? Click below.
- To advance past the "Member Company Information" section, click the "Next" button.
- Click the "Save" button regularly as you complete a section. This will help prevent data loss in case you lose your internet connect or have other computer issues.
- Click the "Save" button before advancing to the next section.
- You may navigate the sections by clicking the "Previous" and "Next" buttons - or by clicking the menu items on the left.
- You do not have to complete every field to save a section and work on another section (or logout and continue later).
- You MUST complete every field in order to submit your benchmarking inputs to PCA. Zeros are acceptable inputs if a field does not apply.
- Click "Submit" to send your final benchmarking numbers to your PCA Roundtable Coordinator.
- Enter all currency values as dollars, not thousands (e.g. for a salary, enter $78,000, not $78 or $78K).
- Use your key to easy navigate to the next field.
- You do not have to complete every field to save a section and work on another section (or logout and continue later).
- You MUST complete every field in order to submit your benchmarking inputs to PCA. Zeros are acceptable inputs if a field does not apply.
- For most users, these fields are pre-populated and not editable.
- Users associated with more than one company, specialty (division), or Roundtable group may make those selections in the appropriate dropdown menu.
- Click "Next" to advance to the next section.
- These fields are required to submit, but you may save your work, work on other sections, and return to complete this section later.
- These fields are required to submit, but you may save your work, work on other sections, and return to complete this section later.
- Please review prior years carefully and make adjustments as necessary.
- These fields are required to submit, but you may save your work, work on other sections, and return to complete this section later.
- Enter zeros for "not applicable" positions.
- The sum at the bottom of the number column should equal your headcount.
- The sum at the bottom of the average base compensation column should equal your payroll (base salaries).
- These fields are required to submit, but you may save your work, work on other sections, and return to complete this section later.
- These fields are required to submit, but you may save your work, work on other sections, and return to complete this section later.
- IMPORTANT - These are the numbers directly from your statements.
For answers to other questions, please contact your PCA Roundtable Coordinator directly – or use the form below. Please be specific in your request so that we may help you most efficiently.