Employee incentive programs are a way of compensating and motivating employee performance with pay and benefits. Most research proves that it’s not money alone that inspires employees to do their best. We therefore asked top business professionals and performance improvement experts what kind of employee incentive programs work best for them. Here are their recommendations….
About the Author
Laura Handrick
Laura Handrick is a staff writer at Fit Small Business, specializing in the full cycle of Human Resource topics from recruiting to talent management. She holds SHRM certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), a Master's in Educational Technology, and is certified as an International Franchise Executive through the IFA. She has worked with small business owners and managers as a business coach and served as the HR director in Fortune 100 companies. Her passion is helping people and organizations grow. Laura spends her free time hiking, gardening, golfing, and volunteering in northern AZ with her husband and their dog, Sparky.
Free Excel Test – How to Test & Hire the Right Candidate
Employers who want to prevent recruiting the wrong candidate often use skill-based assessments like Excel tests to ensure job applicants have the skills needed to do the job. There are free and paid Excel test options. We’ll provide a free sample Excel test, with templated communications to help you confirm a candidate’s Excel expertise. Indeed,…
5 Best HR Training Providers in 2018
HR training providers help business owners and their management staff understand and apply best human resources practices, comply with labor law, and avoid expensive lawsuits. HR training classes can be held locally or taken online, allowing managers and business owners to complete at their own pace. Some also provide onsite HR compliance training for all…
30 Best Free Job Posting Sites in 2018
Job posting sites are used by employers to find job candidates. To help you find a job posting site that suits your industry and the types of workers you’re hiring, we’ll list 30 of the best free job posting sites below. We’ll also provide some hints to advertise and promote your open jobs to move…
New Employee Orientation With New Hire Orientation Checklist
A new employee orientation and onboarding checklist should include all the tasks required to make sure your employee has a memorable experience joining the company. Following a checklist prevents you from forgetting basic tasks, like payroll and compliance paperwork, office setup and security badges, or the most important task—making the new hire feel welcome. To…
Salary vs. Hourly — Which is Right for Your Small Business
A salaried employee is one that is paid a fixed rate at set intervals for a job whereas an hourly employee is paid by the hour for work performed. There are pros and cons to paying salary vs. hourly. We’ll discuss the benefits of each type of employee pay, such as ease of administration and…
Floating Holiday: Definition & How to Implement Your Policy
A floating holiday is a paid time-off benefit employers can offer to provide flexibility to their staff. It gives employees an option to choose time off for a nonstandard holiday — one the company might not otherwise pay for. Floating holidays improve morale by offering flexibility and support diversity by letting employees choose which holidays to…
I-9 Form: Definition, Requirements & How to Complete
The I-9 form is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) document used to verify a person’s eligibility to work in the US. Workers provide identification documents such as a Social Security card and a driver’s license or passport to verify their status and identity. The employer then verifies these documents and confirms the employee’s work…
Jury Duty: How to Accommodate It & Free Sample Policy & Letters
A jury duty policy outlines rules for employees to request time off from work when they’ve been summoned to serve on a jury. Your jury duty policy keeps you informed of when employees have been requested to serve and allow you to specify what documents you need. It also explains how they’ll be compensated for…
Oregon Sick Leave Law: The Ultimate Guide
Oregon sick leave law, Senate Bill 454, mandates five days of paid sick leave for full-time employees in businesses that employ ten or more workers. If the employer has fewer than ten employees, they must provide unpaid sick leave. Portland’s local laws require that employers with six or more employees abide by these rules. Keep…
3 Steps to Administer a DiSC Assessment to Job Candidates
DiSC is a personality assessment that centers on four different behavioral traits: dominance, inducement, submission, and compliance. According to the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), nearly 20% of employers use employee insights like DiSC during the recruitment process. This trend is on the rise. We’ll provide a primer on when and steps on how…
Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN): Definition & How to Get One
A taxpayer identification number (TIN) is a unique identifier for a business, employee, or contractor that can be used on US government tax forms. Many people already have a tax ID number in the form of an employer identification number (EIN) or Social Security number (SSN). Having a TIN allows a business to obtain a…
