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The Dark Side of Performance Bonuses
Editor’s note: This is a really good round-up of research into rewards and motivation and how rewards can lead to negative unintended consequences.
Browsing: reward
Do bonus schemes result in high performance?
Editor’s note: Two recent pieces of research look at whether or not a reward scheme can help create a high-performance organisation. The conclusion: bonuses and reward systems do not show a significant correlation with organisational performance.
Helping staff maintain a healthy outlook
Editor’s note: How UKFast, an award-winning internet hosting company, benefits by helping its workers to stay healthy, both physically and mentally.
How would you feel if your co-workers decided your bonus?
Editor’s note: A look at Bonus.ly, which does exactly that – let’s colleagues decide if you should get a bonus. Thanks to @happyhenry for sharing.
Overcoming bias: reward or punish?
Editor’s note: Thanks to @kevwyke for sharing this provocative piece on rewards and punishments. Lots to think about here and make sure you read the comments and explore the links shared by commenters.