(Data collected between July– December  2012)


Positive Indicators Highlighted in 2012 Study Findings....
The findings from BC Management’s 11th Annual BCM study highlighted several indicators that the economic environment continues to improve and is almost to the levels of pre-recession years.  One, there are fewer respondents who noted a total compensation decrease (14% in 2012 compared to 36% in 2011).  Secondly, those who changed jobs willingly noted an average total compensation percent increase of 4%.  Thirdly, the data findings indicated that total compensations are on the rise based on job title, certification, degree, years of experience, management experience and leadership experience.  These data findings are highlighted throughout the report.  The 2012 study findings also reported the highest average total compensation ever collected for Canada (reporting since 2006), which was $99,183 CAD for full-time employees (FTE). 

Again, this report focuses on 2011 and 2012compensations for full-time, permanent employees based in the Canada. 
All data throughout this report is noted in Canadian Dollars (CAD).  The data throughout this final report was collected between July thru December 2012.  


Interesting Findings include....
- 67.5% of study respondents noted an increase in their total compensation.
- 4.9% accepted a new position with another company for an average total compensation increase of 5.0%.
- Entry-level/ Analyst study respondents noted an average total compensation of $53,972 CAD, while Global Managers noted a maximum total compensation of $170,000 CAD.
- 79% of Manager, Assistant Vice President/ Program Manager study respondents noted a compensation increase.
- 75% of study respondents noted 1-6  years of Pandemic Planning experience.
- 17.7% of study  respondents do not hold any certifications.
- 46.4% of study  respondents who are certified have obtained the ABCP  certification.
- 72.0% of study respondents have obtained a  Bachelor, Masters or Doctorate degree.

Read an excerpt of the 50+ page Comprehensive BCM Canada  Compensation report. The comprehensive report (50+ pages) was distributed as a  complimentary report to those professionals who completed BC Management’s 11th  Annual BCM Study. Haven't received your report? Contact BC Management.

Future Reports:
- BCM Compensation – Asia Pacific
- BCM Compensation – Europe
- BCM Compensation – Independent Consultants
- BCM Worldwide Assessment on Program Planning

How to use the BCM Compensation  Report?

(Data collected between July– December 2012)


Positive Indicators Highlighted in 2012 Study Findings....
The findings from BC Management’s 11th Annual BCM study highlighted several indicators that the economic environment continues to improve and is almost to the levels of pre-recession years.  One, there are fewer respondents who noted a total compensation decrease (10.2% in 2012 compared to 34.9% in 2011).  Secondly, those who changed jobs willingly noted an average total compensation percent increase of 8.8%.  Thirdly, the data findings indicated that total compensations are on the rise based on job title, certification, degree, years of experience, management experience and leadership experience.  These data findings are highlighted throughout the report.  The 2012 study findings also reported the highest average total compensation in our eleven years of collecting data, which was $118,707 for full-time employees (FTE).  


Interesting Findings include....
- 68.5% of study respondents noted an increase in their total compensation.
- 9.6% accepted a new position with another company for an average total compensation increase of 10.2%.
- Entry-level/ Analyst study respondents noted an average total compensation of $61,500, while Global Managers noted a maximum total compensation of $440,000.
- 77% of Global Managers noted a compensation increase.
- 69% of study respondents noted 1-6 years of Pandemic Planning experience.
- 19.2% of study respondents do not hold any certifications.
- 71.1% of study respondents who are certified have obtained the CBCP certification.
- 80.4% of study respondents have obtained a Bachelor, Masters or Doctorate degree.

  
Read an excerpt of the 60+ page Comprehensive BCM USA Compensation report. The comprehensive report (60+ pages) was distributed as a complimentary report to those professionals who completed BC Management’s 11th Annual BCM Study. Haven't received your report? Contact BC Management.


Future Reports:
- BCM Compensation – Canada
- BCM Compensation – Asia Pacific
- BCM Compensation – Europe
- BCM Compensation – Independent Consultants
- BCM Worldwide Assessment on Program Planning


How to use the BCM Compensation Report?

Thank you in advance for completing BC Management’s 11th Annual BCM Study! Please contact for further information: info@bcmanagement.com

The USA BCM Compensation Report – Initial Data Findings, which focuses on 2011 and 2012 compensations, has been published and distributed to all individuals who completed BC Management’s 2012 11th Annual BCM Study.  Please email BC Management if you haven’t received your complimentary report.  For those of you who haven’t completed the annual BCM study yet – there is still time!  Study will remain open until December 15, 2012.  A link to the USA BCM Compensation Report – Initial Data Findings is available upon completion of the study.

An Excerpt from the USA BCM Compensation Report Initial Data Findings
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Final data findings will be published and distributed for USA and other regions (i.e. Canada, Europe, and Asia Pacific) after the survey closes on Dec 15, 2012. Latin America, Middle East and Africa data findings will be published depending upon study participation.

"The findings from BC Management’s 11th Annual BCM study highlight several indicators that the economic environment continues to improve and is almost to the levels of pre-recession years.  One, there are fewer respondents who note a total compensation decrease (11.90% in 2012 compared to 34.89% in 2011).  Secondly, those who changed jobs willingly note an average total compensation percent increase of 6.26%.  Thirdly, the data findings indicate that total compensations are on the rise based on job title, certification, degree, years of experience, management experience and leadership experience.  These data findings are highlighted throughout the report.  The 2012 study findings also report the highest average total compensation in our eleven years of collecting data, which was $122,173 for full-time employees (FTE)." 

 
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Thank you in advance for completing BC Management’s 11th Annual BCM Study! Please contact for further information: info@bcmanagement.com

"The findings from BC Management’s 11th Annual BCM study highlight several indicators that the economic environment continues to improve and is almost to the levels of pre-recession years.  One, there are fewer respondents who note a total compensation decrease (11.90% in 2012 compared to 34.89% in 2011).  Secondly, those who changed jobs willingly note an average total compensation percent increase of 6.26%.  Thirdly, the data findings indicate that total compensations are on the rise based on job title, certification, degree, years of experience, management experience and leadership experience.  These data findings are highlighted throughout the report.  The 2012 study findings also report the highest average total compensation in our eleven years of collecting data, which was $122,173 for full-time employees (FTE)."  
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BC Management’s study results revealed the following:
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- A majority of study respondents have 4-15 years expertise in business continuity planning.
- A majority of study respondents have no experience in the following disciplines: Audit, Change Management, Compliance, Facilities, Health & Safety - Environmental, Health & Safety - Occupational, Records Management, all areas of Risk Management, Security-Information and Security- Physical.

Our 11th Annual BCM Study is still active.  Be sure to participate to receive valuable reports to benchmark your expertise and compensation in comparison to your peers.  Plus, those professionals who manage a program will receive the Executive Report for participating in the program management portion of the study, similar to this one.

Interested in learning how your business continuity  program compares to YOUR contemporaries?
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Confidentially participate in BC Management's 11th Annual BCM Study (available until Sept 30th) to receive complimentary BCM Research reports.  Study participants will receive our world-renowned BCM Compensation report (2010 report shown here as a sample) and/or our Executive Board Report (depending on the section of study participation). 

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