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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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How incentive theory drives motivation and behavior in the workplace

Achievers

Incentive theory offers valuable insights into what drives employee motivation in the workplace. Whether it’s a financial perk, professional growth opportunity , or simple recognition, incentives help create a culture where employees feel valued and motivated to contribute their best. What is incentive theory?

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Disgruntled Employee: Meaning, Threats & Ways to Deal

HR Lineup

Incentives: Offer incentives such as bonuses, extra vacation days, or gift cards for outstanding performance. Recognize and Reward Acknowledging and rewarding employees for their hard work and achievements can boost morale and motivation.

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How to combine employee retention bonuses with recognition for maximum impact

Achievers

To combat these challenges, many organizations turn to retention bonuses financial incentives designed to inspire loyalty and encourage employees to stay. But heres the catch: retention bonuses alone may not unlock long-term commitment. When are employee retention bonuses used? What is an employee retention bonus?

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A Small Business’s Guide to Hiring Seasonal Employees

Extensis

Internally, so that employees may refer people they know (offering incentives can help motivate your current workers!). —it may be helpful to understand which platforms align best with your industry; for example, accountants may be most easily reached on LinkedIn, while a teenage retail worker may be scrolling Instagram or TikTok.

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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. Regular workforce planning helps maintain balance.

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Starbucks removes DE&I requirements from executive pay structure

HR Brew

Instead, executive bonuses will be based on equality, social, and governance (ESG) goals, which the company first established in 2020. Instead of mentioning DE&I, the incentive program now refers to “talent.” of an executive’s bonus to the company’s DE&I goals.