The Incentive Solutions News blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Consider that, likely, your competitor provides incentives. If your competitor provides incentives, it could be their “secret sauce” to offering a better customer experience than you. Here are some of the ways the competition’s incentive program could be better than yours, and how you can fix that: They have better incentive rewards.

Bonuses and Incentives 52

Bonuses and Incentives Planning Tools Immedis eBook 52

Peoplebox

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Data-driven approaches are becoming the norm using powerful technology. For example, AI tools to screen resumes based on select criteria. Use of multi-channel outreach to reach potential candidates across different platforms. If you’re hiring for a software developer role, input that title in the search bar. Use LinkedIn.

AI Recruiting 52

AI Recruiting Recruiting Software Hiring Software Assessment Software 52

Lusha

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Contact Sales Signup field for the lusha app - please enter your work email Try Lusha for free Signup field for the lusha app - please enter your work email Try Lusha for free What is a lead generation process? Establish your platforms: How will you deliver your message and what channels will you be using? Easy to use.

Planning Tools 52

Planning Tools Video Recruiting How To Bonuses and Incentives 52

Hppy

OCTOBER 31, 2016

It seems like every month there is some new app that emerges, some new system to adopt, or a new technology to learn. But technology does. It is the job of employers to keep up with technology in order to provide continuous learning best practices. Technology trends in learning and development. Gamification.

HR Software 70

HR Software Assessment Software Planning Tools Interview Software 70

Achievers

OCTOBER 24, 2017

In a recent study conducted by Snagajob , nearly 36% of hourly workers reported that work flexibility was the most important perk but only approximately 50% of employers planned on offering job flexibility. Although this seems like the same thing as paying more per hour, which most hiring managers can’t do, bonuses are different.

Bonuses and Incentives 146

Bonuses and Incentives Hiring Software Employee Recognition HR Planning 146

Compensation Cafe

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Closing the books on merit increases may be on schedule, but there are always loose ends to clear up before you get slammed with Q1 bonus and incentive work. Sometimes it seems like the best solution is just to keep moving. You may be feeling reluctant, even though you're tired. Earlier, she was a Principal at Willis Towers Watson.

Bonuses and Incentives 98

Bonuses and Incentives Time and Attendance eBook Compensation 98

WorkHuman

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Laura Sejen, managing director, Rewards, at Willis Towers Watson explains that many companies, “are starting to question how those budgets are spent and whether their conventional approaches to salary planning are delivering a good return on that 3% investment.”. What does your plan look like for 2017? Annual Bonus, Annual Waste?

Bonuses and Incentives 70

Bonuses and Incentives Strategy eBook Retention and Turnover 70

Compensation Cafe

AUGUST 21, 2018

Planning to upgrade compensation management with new software? I live in technology gulch so you'd think these issues were long dealt with here, but when we asked the members of the local compensation association for their hot topics, software topics were in the top five -- software selection and optimizing software metrics.

Planning Tools 40

Planning Tools HR Software Software Compliance Training 40

Compensation Cafe

AUGUST 6, 2020

With HR building a single operating calendar for open enrollment, performance management, raises, incentive awards and development planning. This message platform is shared throughout HR to build consistency into how you talk and write about compensation, benefits and so on. Where do you start?

Compensation 90

Compensation HR Software Planning Tools Performance Management 90

Compensation Cafe

APRIL 16, 2020

Annual planning. Incentives. manager's tools. performance management administration system. Have some fun imaging what it would be like to have the biggest budget in the world, the best technology, the most curious and supportive employees and managers. Giving feedback. Career development. Performance review.

Planning Tools 52

Planning Tools Compensation eBook Career Development 52

Compensation Cafe

JULY 17, 2020

An early planning step involves defining what you want your audience to "KNOW, DO AND FEEL" as a result of the communications. Take another example -- you need to communicate the bad news that mid-year bonuses will not be paid because of business conditions. Everybody's been working full tilt.

Compensation 52

Compensation Bonuses and Incentives Competencies Planning Tools 52

Compensation Cafe

JULY 30, 2019

If your compensation system works on a calendar year, you're going to be asked to start a compensation communication plan in September. If you start on this data gathering in August, you'll have enough time to really analyze the status quo and plan improvements before September due dates.

Planning Tools 45

Planning Tools Compensation Compliance Training Performance Management 45

Compensation Cafe

JUNE 6, 2019

Today's article is the second in a series on the Virtual Reality (VR) of compensation plan design. Last time , we visited some best practices for preparing to start a plan design project. This enables you to see things you need to see, and do things you might not have tried on your own yet, so you're better able to develop a plan.

Planning Tools 40

Planning Tools Meeting Compensation eBook 40

Compensation Cafe

OCTOBER 1, 2020

To preempt the difficulties, plan to provide tools in addition to administrative guidelines. Her firm, re:Think Consulting, provides market pay information and designs base salary structures, incentive plans, career paths and their implementation plans. Earlier, she was a Principal at Willis Towers Watson.

Background screening 100

Background screening Compensation eBook Performance Management 100

The Incentive Solutions News blog

MARCH 19, 2024

Pay close attention to program onboarding metrics such as registration and account activation and have a plan in place if onboarding KPIs aren’t ideal. For incentive and loyalty program emails, you should aim for average open rates around 48%. Make sure you start the program invitation process with clean data.

Benchmarking 52

Benchmarking Bonuses and Incentives How To Case Study 52

Compensation Cafe

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The solution needs to be customized to every company, of course, based on your culture and the values of your executive and manager groups. Merit matrix -- The classic solution for the peanut butter quandary -- but its value is minimized when a manager gives everyone the same rating! Here are a few perspectives to consider.

Compensation 80

Compensation Planning Tools Interview Software eBook 80

Payactiv

DECEMBER 28, 2021

We built this page with you in mind – use it as a learning tool, reference page, and more! We have compiled the latest stats, arming you with all the data you need to make informed decisions when looking at your hiring plan. Our eBook serves up the secrets to keeping QSR employees and hiring more in 2022. Download Now.

Wage and Hour Training 52

Wage and Hour Training Industry Hiring Software Retention and Turnover 52

Payactiv

DECEMBER 28, 2021

We built this page with you in mind – use it as a learning tool, reference page, and more! We have compiled the latest stats, arming you with all the data you need to make informed decisions when looking at your hiring plan. Our eBook serves up the secrets to keeping QSR employees and hiring more in 2022. Download Now.

Wage and Hour Training 52

Wage and Hour Training Industry Hiring Software Retention and Turnover 52

Compensation Cafe

JUNE 17, 2019

The major consulting firms are announcing that a new era in benefit communications is coming, with big advancements in technology. Face it, those auto-messages provided by compensation and performance management administration systems don't qualify as communications, so don't even try to count them in. Marissa Mayer, Yahoo!)

Bonuses and Incentives 45

Bonuses and Incentives Planning Tools Compensation eBook 45

Compensation Cafe

JUNE 25, 2020

One of the reasons is the power of today's real-time communications technology. Additionally, employees and managers will notice that the compensation department has a thoughtful plan, and will trust a company that makes an effort to explain what is happening and build buy-in. It's barely working now. Another is far more fundamental.

HR Planning 105

HR Planning Compensation eBook Planning Tools 105

Compensation Cafe

AUGUST 6, 2019

Start now instead of late September to plan this year's rollout. So what if the tools you are using are the same -- your performance management program, merit raises and bonuses? One simple way is to give yourself more time. Three more tips? Don't even look at what you used for communications last year.

Bonuses and Incentives 40

Bonuses and Incentives eBook Planning Tools Performance Management 40

Compensation Cafe

JULY 19, 2019

The research suggests that a performance management system has a much better chance of being perceived as fair when it does these three things: 1. Her firm, re:Think Consulting, provides market pay information and designs base salary structures, incentive plans, career paths and their implementation plans.

Performance Management 45

Performance Management Bonuses and Incentives Compensation eBook 45

Compensation Cafe

JANUARY 5, 2021

Isn't this the time of year when major projects are planned? While this first step takes a bit of time, describing target problems and outlining solutions is usually the easy part of project planning. The next step of writing a project plan takes a different set of skills and focus.

Compensation 52

Compensation Planning Tools eBook Performance Management 52

Compensation Cafe

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Here are three tips you can use any time during the year, but most of all during merit increase and incentive award periods. After the announcement communications, check to see if your plans include everything managers need either by asking around informally or better yet, sending out a short questionnaire. How can you do this easily?

Compensation 58

Compensation Planning Tools eBook HR Software 58

Workable

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

At their core, employee incentive programs are designed to recognize and reward employees’ contributions, thereby fostering a culture of appreciation, motivation, and loyalty. What are employee incentives? These incentives can be broadly categorized into two types: monetary and non-monetary.

Bonuses and Incentives 122

Bonuses and Incentives Hiring Software HR Planning Recruiting Software 122

Compensation Cafe

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Anyone who's done their share of these meetings can tell you that no matter how short your time allocation, it's wise to picture yourself in an episode of ABC's "Wipeout" while you plan your meeting. Your presentation should also create context, identify pain points and provide insight into why the solution you're proposing can't wait.

Planning Tools 45

Planning Tools Interview Software Recruiting Software Bonuses and Incentives 45

Compensation Cafe

APRIL 25, 2019

Make the most of tested solutions that an experienced employee can bring for inevitable project challenges. Incentives. Research shows that many employees see annual incentive payments as a gift that signifies their relationship with the company. S/he brings valuable qualities that are in short supply.

Hiring 45

Hiring Hiring Software eBook Compensation 45

Compensation Cafe

JANUARY 18, 2018

It's time to cement your project plans for the coming year, so I thought I'd pass along some items to consider before you submit for approval. I don't need to tell you how much your business relies on technology, and that the appetite for tech solutions in most industries is insatiable. Talk about cognitive dissonance.

Hiring Software 40

Hiring Software Planning Tools Compliance Training Bonuses and Incentives 40

Compensation Cafe

JUNE 19, 2018

By the time you realize that you don't have everyone's email address memorized, it is time to invest in organizing practices and systems. . Healthy Gadgets' HR staff institutes a system that, they communicate, "we'll never stray from" -- no matter who is making the pay decisions: HR, execs or managers. The employee count is up to 843.

Compensation 40

Compensation HR Planning Bonuses and Incentives Hiring Software 40

Compensation Cafe

MAY 14, 2018

If you're an HR office of one, busily juggling everything from beneficiary forms to incentive awards, it's hard to believe that you share any pressures with other HR managers. Since there are no clear paths to achieving these goals yet, nor are there enough performance data to make reliable plans, day-to-day work can be erratic for everyone.

Compensation 45

Compensation Bonuses and Incentives Background screening Hiring Software 45

Compensation Cafe

MARCH 8, 2018

Dig in, you'll learn fast: 2018 tax withholding calculator The IRS provides a tool that will help your employees avoid nasty surprises at the next tax filing. Her firm, re:Think Consulting, provides market pay information and designs base salary structures, incentive plans, career paths and their implementation plans.

Planning Tools 40

Planning Tools Compensation HR Software eBook 40

Hppy

DECEMBER 24, 2016

New workers are just beginning to climb the career ladder, and thus are still planning ahead for their future at the company. For instance, engineers tend to be greatly motivated when working on cutting-edge technology. These new workers may also have less patience than older, more experienced workers. Focus on Personalities.

Bonuses and Incentives 70

Bonuses and Incentives eBook Planning Tools Talent Experience 70

Compensation Cafe

APRIL 22, 2020

That’s why I was shocked to hear this following story at from a couple who work at a Silicon Valley technology giant. Her firm, re:Think Consulting, provides market pay information and designs base salary structures, incentive plans, career paths and their implementation plans.

eBook 52

eBook Compensation Survey Planning Tools 52

Compensation Cafe

JUNE 14, 2017

In the meantime, the work world has changed immensely in terms of regulatory policies, economics, workforce priorities, data analytics, productivity through technology and so on. At some point, instead of living with the clutter from the old systems, we need to take the time to clean out the metaphorical closets.

Compensation 40

Compensation Planning Tools eBook Case Study 40

Compensation Cafe

MARCH 25, 2020

Their answer: Get the infrastructure right, making sure that people have the requisite laptops and technology. You've probably read about the various companies that are paying their employees bonuses in recognition of extra work hours or difficult work environments. How does this specifically apply to you, Compensation Department?

Bonuses and Incentives 40

Bonuses and Incentives Compensation eBook Planning Tools 40

Zenefits

OCTOBER 19, 2021

But keeping your employees motivated can require a little bit of planning and psychology. Humans spend approximately one-third of their lives at work, so naturally, employee satisfaction depends on other incentives. To learn more about how you can boost employee engagement at work, check out our free eBook on employee motivation.

Bonuses and Incentives 69

Bonuses and Incentives Compliance Training eBook Planning Tools 69

Lusha

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Here’s how to set up your own lead generation process and what elements are essential to creating a winning lead gen process: Step 1: Plan your strategy. The first step in creating any process or strategy is to actually plan the strategy: Who forms your target audience? Depending on the channel, you might need different incentives.

Bonuses and Incentives 40

Bonuses and Incentives How To Planning Tools eBook 40