Agency Compensation

The 4As has developed a range of agency-client compensation information and tools, plus a number of ways to connect with the larger member community.

For more information about surveys, please get in touch with Helen Miranda.
For further information about reports, please get in touch with Sal Conte.

4As 2023 Billing Rate Benchmark Survey Report

The report includes 34,000 data points representing 345 agency offices and 15 departments comprising a total of 169 positions. A Digital Dashboard provides an easy-to-narrow focus on specific needs. It includes a trending page with a top-line comparison of 3 years and a detailed comparison by role of the past 2 past cycles.

4As 2021 Labor Billing Rate Survey Report

The 4As 2021 Labor Billing Rate Survey Report presents data in three agency size groups and by four geographic regions. NEW this year, the 4As has created access to the Labor Bill Rate Report in a Digital Dashboard Format.

Project-by-Project Do’s & Don’ts: Agency Best Practice Guidance

As the project-by-project model becomes more and more prevalent in our industry, our Business Intelligence & Insight team penned a guidance report to best navigate the new world order.

The Ripple Effect of Extending Payment Terms – Guidance from the 4As

While industry advocates have long been promoting 30 days as the standard for payment terms, clients often try to negotiate extended terms of 60, 90 or even 120 days. Pushing back on a client is never easy for an agency.

4As Member Communities

We offer agency and discipline leaders multiple ways to engage with their community. Each is established as an ongoing group, so the benefits of participation increase over time as members become more familiar and comfortable with each other.

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