Incentive pay

Paid overtime is falling across the economy, but nearly half the employers surveyed by Personnel Today’s sister publication, Employment Review, believe...

For some staff, nothing beats cold hard cash, but vouchers – for anything from childcare to balloon rides – are...

Manchester United chief executive David Gill has spoken of his desire to lower his footballers’ guaranteed salaries and offer them...

A City banker has collected £58.6m in earnings in less than a year and a half, it was revealed yesterday....

The collapse of company loyalty, along with a shortage of talented employees, has forced businesses to battle to keep top...

Full benefits package would differentiate firms from competitors.

Pre-paid cards issued to 2,000 British Gas employees.

After success in 2005, Royal Mail is again using vouchers to reward staff for regular attendance.

Stephanie Sparrow reviews a selection of the latest training and coaching books, videos, DVDs and CDs.

The use of performance-related pay is growing on a global scale

Four to focus on to motivate employees; Communication keeps the wheels turning round; Unrewarding idea fails to inspire non-drinkers; Celebrating success is as valid as highlighting gaffs; Partnership is the key to meeting expectations

Senior police officers will receive bonuses worth up to £32,000 for tackling crime and improving diversity

Companies thinking of following the example of Royal Mail’s incentive scheme to reward staff for simply turning up to work could end up facing costly compensation claims, experts have warned.

Business consultants urge employers and employees to examine potential pitfalls of salary sacrifice schemes.

Marketing and media staff keep one eye on the door as work-life balance suffers.