non-monetary
Beyond cash value
Non-monetary describes things not involving money or currency.
Non-monetary compensation might include health benefits, stock options, or extra vacation days.
Non-monetary rewards appeal to motivation beyond pay: recognition, autonomy, meaningful work.
In economics, non-monetary factors are variables that can't be measured in dollars: The non-monetary costs of the commute finally made her quit.
Exchange of commodities
- exchangeMutual giving and receiving
- swapExchange one for another
- barterDirect goods-for-goods exchange
- goodsThings for sale
commodities · trading · swapping · bartering · quid-pro-quo · in-kind · reciprocity · countertrade
Giving service without pay
- charityVoluntary aid for others
- aidSupport given freely
- assistanceSupport or aid given
- supportTo uphold or sustain
helping · donation · humanitarian · relief · mentorship · caregiving
Understood facts and skills
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- informationKnowledge about something
- patentsExclusive rights to inventions
- copyrightsLegal ownership of creations
trademarks · goodwill · reputation · time · attention · data · trust · influence
Expression of approval
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- honorsRecognition for achievement
tribute · kudos · applause · acknowledgment · award · distinction · medal · certificate
State of fulfilled desires
- fulfillmentState of achieved purpose
- well-beingState of health, contentment
- meaningWhat something signifies
- purposeReason something exists
happiness · contentment · self-actualization · inner-peace · accomplishment · pride · joy · motivation
trade
Exchange of commodities
- exchangeMutual giving and receiving
- swapExchange one for another
- barterDirect goods-for-goods exchange
goods · commodities · trading · swapping · bartering · quid-pro-quo · in-kind · reciprocity · countertrade · haggling
volunteering
Giving service without pay
- charityVoluntary aid for others
- aidSupport given freely
- assistanceSupport or aid given
support · helping · donation · humanitarian · relief · mentorship · caregiving
knowledge
Understood facts and skills
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- informationKnowledge about something
- patentsExclusive rights to inventions
copyrights · trademarks · goodwill · reputation · time · attention · data · trust · influence · connections
praise
Expression of approval
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
honors · tribute · kudos · applause · acknowledgment · award · distinction · medal · certificate · plaque
satisfaction
State of fulfilled desires
- fulfillmentState of achieved purpose
- well-beingState of health, contentment
- meaningWhat something signifies
purpose · happiness · contentment · self-actualization · inner-peace · accomplishment · pride · joy · motivation · passion