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Most employee bonuses last year were expected to match 2023 levels

HR Brew

Last year, the bonus pool at 58% of companies was expected to match the 2023 incentives rate, according to a survey by Gartner. The 2024 study (surveying 64 total rewards leaders) found that 11% of organizations planned to increase their short-term incentive budgets, while 6% expected to decrease.

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Comp for M&A teams: Are you doing enough to keep these busy employees?

HRExecutive

As 2025 quickly approaches, many organizations are gearing up for growth. new WTW survey of 160 organizations has found that organizations with M&A activity increasingly use special incentives to acknowledge the executives and non-executives who get those deals done. .

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10 Best Employee Incentive Software of 2025

HR Lineup

Employee motivation is at the heart of a thriving organization, and in 2025, businesses are increasingly turning to digital tools to recognize, reward, and retain their top talent. Employee incentive software plays a critical role in fostering a culture of appreciation, boosting productivity, and reducing turnover.

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How To Craft a Strategic Hiring Plan in 2025

AIHR

This involves making strategic decisions and trade-offs about where to invest resources for the best return, such as advertising, recruitment agency fees, and employee referral bonuses. Consider job posting costs, agency fees, referral bonuses, and ATS expenses. Q3 2025: Hire two additional sales representatives to sell the product.

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10 Best Rewards Systems for Employees in 2025

HR Lineup

In 2025, companies are prioritizing innovative and customizable rewards systems to cater to a diverse workforce. Whether you’re looking for monetary incentives, peer recognition, or experiential rewards, theres a system designed to meet your needs. Heres a look at the 10 best rewards systems for employees in 2025.

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Employees are worried about how tariffs will affect their pay. Should they be?

HRExecutive

Yet, Towers Watsons Adapting to 2025 U.S. Particularly since base pay and bonuses have the largest impact on talent attraction and retention, she adds, it behooves leadership to provide some assurance to their employees by sharing about the potential impact of tariffs on the companys financial health to the degree that this can be defined.

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Fringe Benefits: A Guide to Understanding and Leveraging Employee Perks

HR Digest

In 2025, salaries alone no longer define an attractive employment offer. In 2025, theyre a cornerstone of progressive HR policies, reflecting a shift toward holistic employee value propositions. Financial Incentives Beyond salaries, employers might offer retirement plans (e.g., What are fringe benefits? The concept isnt new.