employee incentives
Workplace motivation tools
Employee incentives are rewards offered by employers to motivate workers beyond their regular compensation.
These range from cash bonuses and stock options to extra vacation days, flexible schedules, or recognition programs.
The term appears frequently in discussions of workplace culture and retention: The company revamped its employee incentives to reduce turnover.
Incentives may be tied to performance metrics or offered broadly to boost morale.
- bonusReward beyond expectation
- spot bonusInstant performance-based payment
- sabbaticalsExtended work breaks
- health insuranceProtection against medical costs
- commissionPayment for services rendered
profit-sharing · volunteer opportunities · mentorship programs · career ladder · employee of the month · signing bonus · milestone celebrations · stock options · childcare support · retirement plans · raise · paid time off · wellness programs · tuition reimbursement · leadership training · gym memberships · check · holiday pay
employee incentivespunitive measures
Actions imposing penalties
disciplinary actions · disincentives · sanctions · threats · coercion