1. What factors will contribute to a successful variable pay plan?

2. The new world of employee benefits is often described as "sharing costs, sharing risks." What do you think about this 'new approach?' good or bad. For your answer, use examples of pension plans. In other words, what risk will you be taking on as a new, young employee if your employer for your first permanent job tells you that your pension plan is a 'share the risk' type?