Recognition & Rewards

Raises to average 3% in 2016, more for top performers

09/17/2015

Pay raises for U.S. employees are expected to hold steady in 2016, according to a survey by the Towers Watson HR consulting firm. Virtually all respondents (98%) said they plan to give employees raises next year, with an average salary increase of 3% for exempt professionals.

How do employers hand out variable pay?

08/31/2015

Almost two-thirds of employers surveyed offer individual performance-based incentives, but it’s not the most common kind of variable pay.

Top 5 employee recognition awards

06/15/2015

We present the top five awards employees receive, according to a WorldatWork study. If it’s all the same, we’ll take the cash.

Talk up total rewards to improve engagement

04/17/2015

There’s a strong correlation between employees’ perceptions of their total compensation package and their degree of engagement at work, and employers can strengthen that connection by communicating exactly how much employees’ pay and benefits are really worth.

Put your slackers to shame with this amazing example of dedication

02/25/2015

On Jan. 30, Ron Kline, an employee of toilet manufacturer Mansfield Plumbing, reached a career milestone most people would never dream of: 50 years of perfect attendance.

Be sure you can justify reason why promoted worker didn’t get raise

02/09/2015

Most employees who are promoted see that as a vote of confidence and assume their new responsibilities will include more money or other tangible benefits. But what if you don’t want to raise pay?

Vodka maker keeps moms on board with family-friendly employee perks

01/20/2015

A lot of moms work for the maker of Guinness beer and Smirnoff vodka, so Diageo North America has a lot benefits to keep them on board.

Serve up on-site, tax-free, deductible meals for employees

12/23/2014

Do you provide a company cafeteria or other on-site meals for employees? This can be a valuable tax-free fringe benefit to employees and help attract and retain workers.

Walkthroughs, wellness contribute to 1 million-hour safety milestone

12/12/2014

Paperboard packaging company Zumbiel Packaging used positive reinforcement and employee education to log more than 1 million hours without a lost-time accident and a quarter million hours without any type of injury.

Office gift-giving: 4 tips to make the season bright

12/05/2014

With holiday gifts to employees, good intentions can quickly turn into sticky situations.