Cold-hard-cash incentives for workers have been shown to cost companies profits while actually decreasing a worker's level of enjoyment and productivity, according to a WA researcher.
Economics & Business
Sep 5, 2016
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Companies appear to structure compensation contracts and incentive pay based on a manager's personality traits, and not just firm characteristics, according to a new study from The University of Texas at Dallas.
Economics & Business
Mar 28, 2016
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Incentive compensation is becoming an increasingly popular practice, with firms offering managers incentive pay in the hopes of improving company performance. But not all managers respond to performance-based pay, according ...
Economics & Business
Jan 27, 2016
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The former limestone mine seemed perfect for a large computer data center. The air was cool. The rock walls provided a defense against natural disasters. And the tunnels bored into a Kansas City hillside had access to abundant ...
Business
Sep 30, 2015
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New research suggests that offering financial incentives for farming industries to mitigate the impact agriculture has on the environment, by reducing fertiliser use and 'sparing' land for conservation, for example, actually ...
Environment
Sep 9, 2015
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A new study by the University of Leicester has revealed that men are more receptive to goals in the workplace than women.
Social Sciences
Jul 8, 2015
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New research from North Carolina State University and Bucknell University finds that strong, reliable anti-retaliation policies can encourage employees to notify internal authorities of possible wrongdoing, but that offering ...
Social Sciences
Mar 2, 2015
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Every year, U.S. companies spend billions on incentives for salespeople, and although incentives can help boost sales figures, the associated costs cut into the bottom line in a big way.
Economics & Business
Jan 22, 2015
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Working to benefit a good cause increases productivity by up to 30 per cent, according to the findings of a new study from the University of Southampton.
Economics & Business
Jan 6, 2015
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If there is one iron law of economics it is this: people respond to incentives. Offer an "all you can eat" buffet and people eat a lot. Double the demerit points for speeding on a holiday weekend and fewer people speed. And ...
Social Sciences
Oct 9, 2014
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