What are your peers’ top five concerns heading into the rest of 2010? A recent study reveals what HR and benefits pros are thinking and doing. More…

Many companies have reached the end of the line in terms of how much healthcare costs can be passed on to employees. More…

Let’s face it: You’re probably not handing out big raises right now — and that can put a damper on morale.

But savvy managers have found ways to keep employees upbeat — and performing — without breaking the bank. More…

So maybe the budget’s a little thin for rewarding even the most deserving employees. All the more reason to make sure you get the most out of any incentives you do hand out. More…

Nowadays most companies need to squeeze out every possible productive hour from their employees. More…

HR manager Kristina Davis had a problem: She tried designing performance incentives and awards, other than cash, that would get people’s attention and raise performance. Every incentive bombed, however. Until she hit on a way to sharpen their impact. More…

When revenues dropped at his company, Wesley Bacon faced tough questions: How do you kill bonuses that people had come to accept as “standard” — without killing morale? And is there another incentive you can use that satisfies employees and keeps the company out of the red? Here’s how he found good answers to both. More…

In the last 25 years, the number of companies that offer bonuses, commissions and the like has gone up 50%. Many of them, however, are making the same mistakes – ones that can be avoided.

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