Industry: Construction
Team size: Approximately 300 employees
Locations: Auckland, Wellington, Bay of Plenty, Waikato
Systems used: Various
Spokesperson: Hernan Espinosa, Human Resources Advisor
The challenge: navigating performance reviews and pay with confidence
Before implementing LiveRem, McMillan & Lockwood faced the common but complex challenge of performance reviews and salary adjustments. Without clear market data, conversations around remuneration could become subjective or inconsistent.
“There have always been challenges surrounding performance reviews and salary adjustments. LiveRem provides a clear and objective understanding of market wages for each position, eliminating ambiguity and streamlining discussions about appropriate compensation.”
– Hernan Espinosa, Human Resources Advisor
The solution: simple, transparent, and backed by real-time data
What stood out to McMillan & Lockwood was how intuitive and accessible LiveRem is for both HR and management users. The clarity of the data and the structure of the insights mean less time interpreting and more time acting.
“The platform’s user-friendly interface and intuitive design make it highly accessible. The clarity and transparency of the data presented allow for easy interpretation, enabling informed decision-making.”
– Hernan Espinosa
The analytics make compensation benchmarking straightforward and meaningful, helping the team confidently understand where roles sit within the market.
The result: more structured, fair, and consistent conversations
By embedding LiveRem into the performance review process, McMillan & Lockwood has been able to remove subjectivity from pay discussions. Clear benchmarks guide decision-making and create consistency across the business.
“Integrating market wage data into the performance review process fosters a more structured, equitable, and efficient approach to talent management.”
– Hernan Espinosa
It’s also supported improved employee satisfaction by increasing transparency and trust in compensation processes.
Why McMillan & Lockwood recommends LiveRem
“LiveRem is an exceptional tool. The interface is easy to use, the data is comprehensive and up to date, and the insights give you confidence in your salary decisions. It’s an indispensable resource for streamlining wage analysis and making fair, competitive, and informed decisions.”
– Hernan Espinosa
For McMillan & Lockwood, LiveRem helps ensure that their people practices are as strong and well-built as their projects.
