HR.com is proud to recognize Gestalt Community Schools as the winner of the 2026 Most Innovative Compensation Strategy Award. This award honors organizations that demonstrate exceptional innovation in compensation strategy to attract, retain, and engage top talent while supporting long-term organizational success.

This year's winning program demonstrates how a data-driven compensation strategy can advance pay equity, strengthen talent attraction and retention, and support long-term organizational success.

"Organizations that view compensation as a strategic investment in their people create stronger workplaces and better business outcomes," said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. "Congratulations to Gestalt Community Schools for developing an innovative compensation strategy that delivers lasting value for both employees and the organization."

Most Innovative Compensation Strategy 2026: Gestalt Community Schools

The Gestalt People Team transformed compensation through market benchmarking, 80%+ employee participation, and collaborative salary redesign. This people-first strategy strengthened equity, improved teacher recruitment by cutting vacancies in half, and established a sustainable foundation for organization-wide compensation excellence.

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