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The Bonus Rules
If you’ve been in HR for at least 30 minutes you’ve heard someone in your organization bitch about a bonus. It comes part and parcel with the gig – from… Get the Rest
Didn’t Get a Raise in 2012? Maybe You Can Eat a Few More Apples Instead
Last week, in the quiet time between Christmas and New Year’s where most of the working world slowed to a crawl, only to be occasionally stirred to life
Can Autonomy Mastery and Purpose Work in Today’s Business Environment?
We’ve all been beat over the head for the last 18 months or so with the idea that incentives don’t work. We’ve watched Wall Street bonuses become the
Homes and Salaries—The Market Sets Value, Not You…
People say that buying a home and changing jobs are two of the most stressful events in your life. I agree, and I think it’s because both involve
Bye-Bye Performance Ratings and Pay for Performance…
I'm going to let you all in on an HR secret - performance measurement and rating systems are a complete waste of time and often cause more harm
Should Sales Candidates Admit They Are Motivated by Money?
Yes - Yes and Yes. No need to think too much about this one unless sales isn't your chosen line of work. For sales professionals, answering this question during
Thank You, Bristol Palin
A few months ago when I posted on Reality TV and Performance Feedback I thought for sure that would be the first and last time that I posted
More Money Does Equal Happiness… By the Way…
Google recently made public plans to give each and everyone of their 23,000 employees a 10% raise in January. From the Wall Street Journal article: The pay hike comes
Bust Out Your Calculators! It’s Open Enrollment.
Ohhhhhhh yes. It's that time of year again. HR and Benefits know that this is the time of year when employees need to make some important choices about
Worst Health Advice Ever? Don’t Rush Back…
I had surgery recently (yes, KD and JLee made me sign a release form about my health information in order to be HIPAA compliant, don't you worry) and



























