How Incentive Plans are Changing in 2021 (And How They’re Not)

Should corporate incentive plans be paid out when the economy is sick with a pandemic and corporate goals are devastated?

Addressing the Minimum Wage Elephant in the Room

Many top employees respond to praise and recognition with unreasonable compensation demands. Learn how to balance this essential management practice so your best employees feel both valued and treated fairly.

The Double-Edged Sword of Praise and Recognition

Many top employees respond to praise and recognition with unreasonable compensation demands. Learn how to balance this essential management practice so your best employees feel both valued and treated fairly.

How to Give a Successful Performance Review During a Pandemic

Now may not feel like the right time to conduct performance evaluations. But a global crisis means compassionate and direct communication with your employees is crucial.

Finding our way in the valley: when performance matters most

Athletic coaches don't wait for an annual review to give their players feedback, and neither should business leaders.

Lending Compensation Survey full of surprises

Our 2020 Lending Compensation Survey provides a glimpse into compensation strategies in mortgage and commercial lending. Given the current economic crisis, it might be time to make some dramatic mid-year adjustments to incentive programs.

How to give a successful performance review during a pandemic

Now may not feel like the right time to conduct performance evaluations. But a global crisis means compassionate and direct communication with your employees is crucial.

Can you incent employees to work through the COVID-19 crisis?

A thoughtful client question led us to consider what constitutes a successful incentive during this pandemic and, likewise, how to avoid rewarding the wrong behaviors.

Why Balanced Scorecards Fail

Avoid the common pitfalls that can tear down a scorecard before its true potential can be realized throughout the bank or credit union.
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