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Perverse Incentive Compensation

Tony Mayo

From TED : Career analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don’t: Traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as we think. Daniel Pink argues that it is not.

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The Best HR Podcasts of 2023: 9 Recommendations

HR Digest

Whether they are knee-deep in filling the talent gaps of the organization, reviewing performances to amp up incentives or enhancing employee wellbeing, the best HRs keep the cogwheels running by turning disgruntled employees into motivated individuals. The podcast is renowned for its lively conversations that challenge myths and thoughts.

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Older Workers Are Just As Keen On Learning As Younger Workers

The Horizons Tracker

The setting for the research surrounded new legislation introduced in Germany between 1996 and 2009 that encouraged older workers to leave the labor market and enter retirement five years earlier than they would previously have done, with no subsequent changes to their retirement income.

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Bonus or No Bonus? | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

There is a tremendous amount of conflicting data as to whether or not incentive compensation in any form is an effective motivation tool. In today’s post I’ll take a look at the well intentioned but often misguided practice of year-end bonuses… Here’s a question – do bonuses work?

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Why is it so darn easy to say NO?

Women on Business

What if service people were given incentives for the “yes” answers they gave to customers and were docked pay for their “no” answers? If the person says “yes” they may have to do something and then take a risk for doing it. And frankly, it seems that some service people don’t feel like they are being paid to say “yes.”

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Interns to the Rescue! :: Women on Business

Women on Business

If possible, provide some financial incentive like a small hourly rate or commission for work well-done. Make sure you say in your ad description what they need to be successful with you (eg – a computer with internet access, a nice phone voice, computer skills, etc.). I have used www.internhere.com to post my request.

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Leadership Interview: Pete Wilson | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Whether paid work or a volunteer role within a church, placing people in positions where they can maximize their strengths, know that they are truly valued and that they play a significant role in fulfilling the vision will go a long way towards preventing burn out and loosing incentive. Great interview Mike!

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