spot bonus

Surprise work payment

A spot bonus is a one-time cash reward given to an employee for exceptional performance, typically awarded immediately rather than waiting for a scheduled review period.

Unlike regular bonuses tied to annual goals, spot bonuses recognize specific achievements or extra effort on the spot: She got a spot bonus for landing that difficult client.

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surprise · performance · above and beyond · going the extra mile · appreciation · pat on the back · payout · kudos · windfall · merit · achievement · envelope · unexpected · gratitude · thank-you · motivation · praise · thank you note

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timing/scheduling

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Periodic employee compensation supplement

year-end bonus · quarterly bonus · merit increase · cost-of-living adjustment · signing bonus

reward vs. penalty

spot bonuspay cut

Reduction in earnings

salary reduction · demotion · wage deduction · wage garnishment · fine

merit recognition vs. standard compensation

spot bonusbase salary

Guaranteed regular compensation

base pay · hourly rate

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