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A Small Business’s Guide to Hiring Seasonal Employees

Extensis

Events and entertainment : Festivals, fairs, and concerts all require operational staff. Internally, so that employees may refer people they know (offering incentives can help motivate your current workers!). At community hiring events and career fairs.

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How To Craft a Strategic Hiring Plan in 2025

AIHR

This involves making strategic decisions and trade-offs about where to invest resources for the best return, such as advertising, recruitment agency fees, and employee referral bonuses. Consider job posting costs, agency fees, referral bonuses, and ATS expenses. Regular workforce planning helps maintain balance.

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Four Priorities for Total Rewards Leaders in 2022 (i4cp login required)

i4cp

Specific to compensation, total rewards leaders will look at multiple considerations, such as: retention awards, sign-on bonuses, salary compression, geographic differentials, job/pay structures, long-term incentives, and more. In addition to benefits offerings, compensation and paid leave policies will continue to be recalibrated.

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Headcount Planning: An HR Practitioner’s Guide

AIHR

Forecasting should be part of your headcount planning to evaluate previous trends, the present situation, and future events. For example, HR financial planning impacts salary increases, health insurance, and monetary incentives (like sales incentives and retention bonuses). Effective use of your (future) talent.

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What Are Employee Incentives?

Intoo USA

Employee incentives are rewards or benefits provided by employers to motivate employees and boost their morale in the workplace—ultimately enhancing job performance and satisfaction, and aiding in attracting top talent. Over time, the concept evolved, with various industries experimenting with different incentive structures.

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Is Your Hotel Fully Staffed as Summer Demand Heats Up?

Hireology

That means you’re experiencing more bookings than ever, which is great news for the hospitality industry given how hard many of you were hit by the events of 2020. Some businesses are choosing to offer higher wages and other incentives like signing bonuses. If this is something you can do, great.

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12+ Creative Staff Bonus Ideas That Go Beyond Cash Rewards

Empuls

Bonuses have long been a favorite tool for employers to boost employee motivation and engagement. While salary increases play a role, bonuses—especially those tailored to individual preferences—can have an even bigger impact on morale and performance. The challenge is that not all bonuses are created equal.