Good Practice Sheets

Incentive Schemes

Publication date: 30 May 2005
Abstract: Incentives (or reward systems) can be a very effective way of increasing worker performance and job satisfaction. There are many different types of incentives, from simple acts of praise to financial rewards. Studies show that good incentive systems increase workers’ motivation, happiness, and performance. For companies, incentives can often be easy and very cost effective to implement.
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