What Is a Discretionary Bonus and How Can It Motivate Employees?

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Americans spend a lot of time at work, and they’re not necessarily happy about it. According to Gallup, 50% of the global workforce is “quiet quitting.” That is, disengaging and doing the bare minimum whilst they plan their departure. Another 18% are actually quitting. We know that turnover is detrimental to operational efficiency. It hurts […]

5 Strategies For Boosting Employee Engagement

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Employee engagement in the U.S. has reached an 11-year low, continuing a downward trend into the first quarter of 2024, with engagement falling to 30% among workers—a decline representing 4.8 million fewer engaged employees since 2023. This significant drop marks the lowest level of engagement reported since 2013, magnifying a realtime challenge and a significant […]