Incentives and recognition: An evidence review
This evidence review summarises the best available scientific research on what works in financial incentives and non-financial recognition
This evidence review summarises the best available scientific research on what works in financial incentives and non-financial recognition
Employers should not overlook incentives or recognition in seeking ways to motivate staff and boost performance. On the contrary, they should set up systems that make the most of them and actively encourage managers and colleagues throughout the organisation to ‘share the love’.
The overriding principles to follow in this can be summarised as:
See the practice summary for the main insights and practical recommendations for action.
See the scientific summary for our methodology and technical information on the research and study references.
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